Subtropical

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the regions of the Earth further from the equator than the tropical regions. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having some characteristics of a tropical cyclone but also some characteristics of an extratropical cyclone. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A subtropical plant.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sub- + tropical.

Etymology 2

From sub- + tropical.

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