<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>pertaining to, characteristic of, occurring in, or inhabiting the tropics, especially the humid tropics</li><li>very hot and humid</li><li>designed for use in the tropics or in very hot weather</li><li>of or relating to either or both of the astronomical tropics</li><li>pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a trope or tropes; metaphorical</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>tropicals</li><li>lightweight clothing, suitable for warm, especially summer weather</li></ul>