"semidry" meaning in English

See semidry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: semi- + dry Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|dry}} semi- + dry Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semidry (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat dry. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semidry-en-adj-aWQb-m~8
  2. Somewhat dry.
    Somewhat dry in climate, but not severely arid.
    Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semiarid
    Sense id: en-semidry-en-adj-NBZ98Lqu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 9 91 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 34 66

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          "text": "This grape can produce dry or semidry wines, with some spice and floral aromas.",
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