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ξηρότης

ξηρότης, dryness

ξηρότης, ητος, ἡ,
  • dryness, Pl. R. 335d, X. Oec. 19.11; ἡ ξ. τῶν νεῶν the dryness, i.e. soundness, of their timbers, Th. 7.12.
      • 2 drought, Plu. QConv. 2.687f (pl.).
    • II drying or becoming dry, τὸ τάχος τῆς ξ. Arist. Mete. 361b22.
    • III metaph., of character, austerity, Phld. Acad. Ind. p.51 M.; of style, aridity, Longin. 3.3.

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