semisunny

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

semi- +‎ sunny

Adjective[edit]

semisunny (not comparable)

  1. (chiefly botany) Somewhat sunny; having a certain amount of exposure to the sun.
    • 1993, Elvin McDonald, The new houseplant: bringing the garden indoors:
      Give a sunny to semisunny situation, not over 70°F in winter []
    • 1995, Bill Sheat, Gerald Schofield, Complete Gardening in Southern Africa, page 251:
      Rooting at the tips only, it is an ideal subject for covering difficult areas either under trees, in dense shade or in semisunny spots in the woodland garden.