rupicolous

[ roo-pik-uh-luh s ]
/ ruˈpɪk ə ləs /

adjective

Origin of rupicolous

1855–60; < Latin rūp(ēs) crag + -i- + -colous

British Dictionary definitions for rupicolous

rupicolous
/ (ruːˈpɪkələs) /

adjective

biology living or growing on or among rocks

Word Origin for rupicolous

C19: from Latin rūp ( ēs) crag + -i- + -colous