semitropic vs subtropical

semitropic

subtropical

adj
  • Pertaining to the regions of the Earth further from the equator than the tropical regions. 

  • Having some characteristics of a tropical cyclone but also some characteristics of an extratropical cyclone. 

noun
  • A subtropical plant. 

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