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semiarid

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sem·i·ar·id  (sm-rd)
adj.
Characterized by relatively low annual rainfall of 25 to 50 centimeters (10 to 20 inches) and having scrubby vegetation with short, coarse grasses; not completely arid.
semi·a·ridi·ty (--rd-t, --rd-) n.
semiarid [ˌsɛmɪˈærɪd]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) characterized by scanty rainfall and scrubby vegetation, often occurring in continental interiors the semiarid regions of Australia
semiaridity  n
semiarid  (sm-rd)
Having low precipitation but able to support grassland and scrubby vegetation. Steppes have semiarid climates.
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Adj.1.semiarid - somewhat arid; "a semiarid region with little annual rainfall"
dry - free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet; "dry land"; "dry clothes"; "a dry climate"; "dry splintery boards"; "a dry river bed"; "the paint is dry"
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