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xeriscaper, n. Hort. (orig. and chiefly U.S.). Brit. |ˈzɪərɪˌskeɪpə|, U.S. |ˈzɛrəˌskeɪpər| [‹ xeriscape v. + -er suffix1.] A person who xeriscapes.
1988Los Angeles Times 23 July 5 (headline) Desert islands ‘xeriscapers’ say method saves water—and wallet's greenery. 1990Los Angeles Times (Electronic ed.) 22 July (caption), Most of landscape architect Lisa Iwata's garden is water-thrifty, but in the fall this xeriscaper will be planting enough lawn for her daughter, Alyssa, to play on. 2001High Country News 2 July 15/1 There is a move toward a more natural backyard, fueled, perhaps, by..the xeriscaper who prefers native plants. |