semievergreen

adjective

semi·ev·er·green | \ˌse-mē-ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn,

ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-\

Definition of semievergreen

1 : having functional and persistent foliage during part of the winter or dry season

2 : tending to be evergreen in a mild climate but deciduous in a rigorous climate

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