arid-loving
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C1
/ˈærɪd ˈlʌvɪŋ/
thrives in dry conditions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arid-loving' originates from the combination of 'arid,' which comes from Latin 'aridus,' meaning 'dry,' and 'loving,' from Old English 'lufian,' meaning 'to love.'
Historical Evolution
'arid' changed from the Latin word 'aridus' and eventually became the modern English word 'arid.' 'Loving' evolved from Old English 'lufian' to the modern English 'loving.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'arid' meant 'dry,' and 'loving' meant 'to love.' Together, they describe an affinity for dry conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant or organism that thrives in dry, arid conditions.
Cacti are arid-loving plants that can survive in deserts.
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