"semi-darkness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From semi- + darkness. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|darkness}} semi- + darkness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} semi-darkness (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of semidarkness. Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: semidarkness
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