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semidesert

noun

a region much like a desert but usually located between a desert and the surrounding regions

• Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region

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I. \\“+\ noun

Etymology: semi- + desert

: an area having some of the characteristics of a desert and often lying between a desert and grassland or woodland

II. adjective

: of or characteristic of a semidesert

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/sem'ee dez"euhrt, sem'uy-/, n.

an extremely dry area characterized by sparse vegetation.

[1840-50; SEMI- + DESERT¹]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.