Argid

/ˈɑrdʒɪd/ adjective

Definition

Extremely dry or characterized by aridity; relating to arid climates.

Etymology

From Latin aridus (dry) + -id (adjective suffix). This term emerged in geological and climate description, though 'arid' alone became the more common form.

Kelly Says

Argid is basically a scientist's way of saying 'desert-dry'—it appears in old geological reports describing regions with almost no rainfall, the kind of places where only specialized plants can survive.

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