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climatype

noun
cli·ma·type | \ˈklīməˌtīp\

Definition of climatype 

: a climatic ecotype in grasses … there are definite climatypes which each characterize a particular climatic zone— Julian Huxley

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History and Etymology for climatype

Late Latin clima climate + English type

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