ξηρότης,ητος,ἡ,
A. dryness,
Pl. R. 335d , X. Oec. 19.11 ;ἡ ξ. τῶν νεῶνthedryness,i.e.soundness,of their timbers, Th. 7.12 .
2. drought,
Plu. 2.687f (pl.).
II. dryingorbecoming 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 .