tropical

The definition of tropical is something related to the tropics - the warm, hot areas located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

(adjective)

Warm and humid weather often associated with the tropics is an example of tropical weather.

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See tropical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of, in, characteristic of, or suitable for the tropics
  2. very hot; sultry
  3. Origin: L tropicus < Gr tropikos

    Rare of, or having the nature of, a trope; figurative

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See tropical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, occurring in, or characteristic of the Tropics.
  2. Hot and humid; torrid.
noun
A tropical plant.

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  • tropˈi·cal·ly adverb

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