Of or pertaining to the tropics, the equatorial region between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south. / From or similar to a hot humid climate

A tropical plant.

nutrition / growth, development

An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.

(transitive) To adorn with trophies. / (intransitive) To win a trophy in a competition.

The lower levels of the atmosphere extending from the surface of the Earth or another celestial body up to the tropopause. It is characterized by convective air movements and a large vertical temperature change.

(in the broad sense) a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a circular/spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain, ranging in increasing strength from tropical depressions and tropical storm to hurricanes.

(derogatory) A wife, usually young and attractive, regarded as a status symbol for the husband, usually older and affluent.

(biology) The turning of an organism in response to a stimulus, either towards or away from the stimulus. / (virology) That type of organ, tissue or cell which supports a certain virus.

(biochemistry) A hormone that regulates the activity of the endocrine glands