ξηρότης
ξηρότης, ητος, ἡ,
A). dryness, R. 335d , Oec. 19.11 ; ἡ ξ. τῶν νεῶν the dryness, i.e. soundness, of their timbers, 7.12 .
2). drought, 2.687f (pl.).
III). metaph., of character, austerity, Acad. Ind. p.51 M.; of style, aridity, 3.3 .