ALL meanings of desertic
des·ert
D d - adjective desertic (of soil) developing in hot, dry climates 3
- noun desertic Of or pertaining to a desert or deserts. 1
- noun desertic a region so arid because of little rainfall that it supports only sparse and widely spaced vegetation or no vegetation at all: The Sahara is a vast sandy desert. Synonyms: waste, wasteland, barren wilderness. 1
- noun desertic any area in which few forms of life can exist because of lack of water, permanent frost, or absence of soil. Synonyms: wasteland, barren wilderness. 1
- noun desertic an area of the ocean in which it is believed no marine life exists. 1
- noun desertic (formerly) any unsettled area between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains thought to be unsuitable for human habitation. 1
- noun desertic any place lacking in something: The town was a cultural desert. Synonyms: wasteland. 1
- adjective desertic of, relating to, or like a desert. Synonyms: desolate; barren, infertile; arid. 1
- adjective desertic occurring, living, or flourishing in the desert: a desert tribe; a desert palm. 1
- adjective desertic designed or suitable for wear in the desert, as cool, protective clothing: a big, wide-brimmed desert hat. 1