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grassland

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grass·land  (grslnd)
n.
An area, such as a prairie or meadow, of grass or grasslike vegetation.

grassland [ˈgrɑːsˌlænd]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) land, such as a prairie, on which grass predominates
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) land reserved for natural grass pasture

grassland  (grslnd)
An area that is dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation. Moderately dry climatic conditions and seasonal disturbances, such as floods or fires, are generally conducive to the growth of grasses and prohibitive of that of trees and shrubs. Grasslands are found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions and typically occupy regions between forests and deserts.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.grasslandgrassland - land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life
biome - a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate
bent - an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
hayfield, meadow - a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
grazing land, ley, pasture, pastureland, lea - a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
prairie - a treeless grassy plain
savanna, savannah - a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
veld, veldt - elevated open grassland in southern Africa

grassland
noun grass, meadow, grazing, lea (poetic), grazing land, pasturage, shieling (Scot.) areas of open grassland
Translations
grassland [ˈgrɑːslænd] Npradera f, pampa f (LAm)
grassland [ˈgrɑːslænd] nprairie f
grass roots
npl
the grass roots [movement, party] → la base
modif [support, level] → de la base
grass snake ncouleuvre f
grassland [ˈgrɑːsˌlænd] nprateria
grassland [ˈgrɑːsˌlænd] nprateria


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"Yes, always first both on the grassland and here," answered Rostov, stroking his heated Donets horse.
We sat on a little strip of emerald grassland and before us was a sloping meadow all white with daisies.
When Levin took over the management of the estate, he thought on examining the grasslands that they were worth more, and he fixed the price at twenty-five roubles the three acres.
 
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