ξηρός

Etymology
From. Cognates include 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬 and perhaps 🇨🇬. However, the lengthened vowel η where ε would normally be expected is problematic.

Adjective

 * 1) dry
 * 2) dry land
 * 3) The effects of being without water: parched, withered
 * 4) By extension: shrunken, paralyzed, lean
 * 5)  rough, hoarse
 * 6) fasting
 * 1)  rough, hoarse
 * 2) fasting

Adjective

 * 1)  dry, dried, arid
 * 2)  dry, not sweet
 * 1)  dry, not sweet

Usage notes
The use of this form is restricted to special terms, such as those listed below: