Meaning & use
savanna
A flat grassland region, typically in a warm climate, with scattered trees and few large forests.
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Herds of zebra crossed the open savanna in search of fresh grass.
The African savanna is home to lions, elephants, and giraffes.
A note on using this word
Savanna can also be spelled 'savannah,' with both forms widely accepted in English.
Words with a similar meaning
grasslandprairie
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