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saxicoline

/sækˈsɪk.ə.laɪn/

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adjective

/sækˈsɪk.ə.laɪn/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'живущий или растущий среди скал'.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'living or growing among rocks'.

  1. Rock-dwellingC2formal

    Growing on or living among rocks.

    ruСкальный

    • Saxicoline lichens are common on mountain cliffs.
    • The saxicoline plant thrived in the crevices of the granite boulder.
    • Many saxicoline species are adapted to harsh, rocky environments.

    Synonymsepilithicrupicoloussaxicolous

Forms
  • more saxicoline comparative form
  • most saxicoline superlative form