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mesic

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) mesic (adjective)
  2. 2) mesic (adjective)

1me·sic

adj \ˈme-zik, ˈmē-, -sik\

Definition of MESIC

: characterized by, relating to, or requiring a moderate amount of moisture <a mesic habitat> <a mesic plant> — compare hydric, xeric

Origin of MESIC

mes- + -ic
First Known Use: 1926

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