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Semisweet Definition & Meaning

semisweet
adjective
  1. having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

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What does semisweet mean?
having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
What part of speech is semisweet?
Semisweet is an adjective.

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