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rain forest

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rain·for·est or rain forest  (rnfôrst, fr-)
n.
A dense evergreen forest with an annual rainfall of at least 406 centimeters (160 inches). Rainforests are often, but not always, located in tropical regions.
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Noun1.rain forestrain forest - a forest with heavy annual rainfall
rainforest
forest, woods, wood - the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
temperate rain forest - a rain forest in a temperate area
selva, tropical rain forest - a rain forest in a tropical area


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