"semisunny" meaning in English

See semisunny in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: semi- + sunny Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|sunny}} semi- + sunny Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semisunny (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly botany) Somewhat sunny; having a certain amount of exposure to the sun. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-semisunny-en-adj-nirPhkZ1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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