xe·ro·mor·phic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|mȯrfik\adjective alsoxe·ro·mor·phal\-fəl\; orxe·ro·mor·phous\-fəs\ Etymology:xeromorph + -ic or -al or -ous 1.: of, relating to, or being a xeromorph 2.[xer- + -morphic or morph- + -al or -morphous]: of, relating to, or constituting climatic conditions favorable for the development of xerophilous vegetation