semiarid
/ˌsɛmiˈɛrɪd/
adjective
- Having very little rainfall but not as dry as a desert; characterized by dry conditions and sparse vegetation.
- Cacti and sagebrush are common plants in semiarid climates.
- The semiarid region of the Great Plains receives just enough rain for grasses to grow.
- Farmers in semiarid areas often use irrigation to grow crops.
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