Rainforest
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noun.
A dense evergreen forest with an annual rainfall of at least 406 centimeters (160 inches). Rainforests are often, but not always, located in tropical regions.
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noun.
a
forest
in a
climate
with high annual
rainfall
and no dry season
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noun.
a forest with heavy annual rainfall
Word Usage
"The Canopy Tower hotel, a former U.S. radar installation, is surrounded by virgin rainforest and exotic wildlife."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
Woods
forest
wood
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
selva
temperate rain forest
tropical rain forest
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
4-momentum
eight-mile
fifteen-degree
go-as-you-please
integrationand
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
jungle
tropical forest