Exuccous

/ɛɡˈzʌkəs/ adjective

Definition

Lacking juice or sap; dry or without moisture.

Etymology

From Latin 'exsuccus' (ex- 'without' + succus 'juice'), this medical and botanical term has been used since the 17th century to describe things that lack natural fluids.

Kelly Says

Exuccous is the opposite of succulent—while succulent plants are full of juice, exuccous plants are completely dried out, with no moisture to show off.

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