# mesic

> English word · Adjective · frequency rank #99,561

## Definitions
1. Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
2. Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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