neotropics en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nu Proto-Indo-European *néwos Proto-Hellenic *néwos Ancient Greek νέος (néos) Ancient Greek νεο- (neo-)der. English neo- English tropics English neotropics From neo- + tropics.
Meanings
- (plural, plural-only) Tropical America: the tropical areas of North, Central and South America; the tropics of the New World.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neotropics | alternative | lexicographic |