/zərɒˈfaɪli/ (zər-oh-FY-lee)

Definitions

1. noun

a fondness or preference for dry places or plants adapted to dry conditions.

“The botanist’s xerophily was evident in her extensive collection of cacti and succulents.”

2. noun

the quality or state of being adapted to dry conditions.

“The desert flowers displayed an impressive example of xerophily, allowing them to survive in the arid environment.”