English Explanatory Dictionary

mesic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
  2. Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.

Word forms

mesic more mesic most mesic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.

Derived words

hydromesic nonmesic xeromesic
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