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subtropical
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subtropical
(adjective)
subtropical
/ˌsʌb
ˈ
trɑːpɪkəl/
adjective
subtropical
/ˌsʌb
ˈ
trɑːpɪkəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBTROPICAL
[
more subtropical; most subtropical
]
:
relating to or living in an area that is close to tropical parts of the world
a
subtropical
[=
semitropical
] region
subtropical
vegetation
a
subtropical
bird
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