semiarid
[ sem-ee-ar-id, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈær ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
adjective (of a region, land, etc.)
characterized by very little annual rainfall, usually from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters): the struggle to raise vegetables in semiarid regions.
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OTHER WORDS FROM semiarid
sem·i·a·rid·ity [sem-ee-uh-rid-i-tee, sem-ahy-], /ˌsɛm i əˈrɪd ɪ ti, ˌsɛm aɪ-/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for semiarid
semiarid
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈærɪd) /
adjective
characterized by scanty rainfall and scrubby vegetation, often occurring in continental interiorsthe semiarid regions of Australia
Derived forms of semiarid
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Scientific definitions for semiarid
semiarid
[ sĕm′ē-ăr′ĭd ]
Having low precipitation but able to support grassland and scrubby vegetation. Steppes have semiarid climates.
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