semiarid

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.

semiaridity sem'i·a·rid'i·ty (-ə-rĭd'ĭ-tē, -ă-rĭd'-) n.

Said of regions of the earth which have dry climates but not as dry as those of arid climates.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: somewhat arid

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