savanna
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Noun — A grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions, where the trees are spaced too far apart to form a closed canopy.
How to use savanna
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Spanish sabana, itself borrowed from a Taíno word describing open grassland.
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What does “savanna” mean?
The word “savanna” means a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions, where the trees are spaced too far apart to form a closed canopy. In plain terms, an open, grassy landscape with scattered trees, found in warm climates.
How do you pronounce “savanna”?
“Savanna” is pronounced suh-VA-nuh (/səˈvænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “savanna” in a sentence?
Here is “savanna” used in a sentence: “Lions and zebras roam the African savanna.”
What part of speech is “savanna”?
“Savanna” is a noun.
Where does the word “savanna” come from?
The word “savanna” comes from Spanish. From Spanish sabana, itself borrowed from a Taíno word describing open grassland.