semitropical
Americanadjective
adjective
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partly tropical
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another word for subtropical
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Coca grows in semitropical areas at heights of between 200 and 1,500 metres over sea level, and unlike oranges, can be harvested three to six times per year.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2025
Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
These cold-water fish can already be found in some improbable places, including semitropical Florida and the arid Gobi Desert.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2023
The crash site is remote, accessible only by foot and motorcycle, in Guangxi, a semitropical region of mountains and rivers famed for some of China’s most spectacular scenery.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
Much of my admiration has doubtless arisen from the novelty of these tropical or semitropical scenes, and would be less vividly revived by a second visit.
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 by Thomas Henry Huxley
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