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short-grass

/ˈʃɔːt.ɡrɑːs/

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noun

/ˈʃɔːt.ɡrɑːs/C1formal
  • ruЛюбая из различных низкорослых трав, устойчивых к засухе, обычно встречающихся на сухих возвышенных равнинах к востоку от Скалистых гор.

Any of various grasses that are short and can tolerate drought conditions, commonly found on the dry upland plains just east of the Rocky Mountains.

uncountable

  1. Drought-tolerant grassC1formalamerican

    Any of various grasses that are short and can tolerate drought conditions; common on the dry upland plains just east of the Rocky Mountains.

    ruНизкорослая трава

    • The short-grass prairie is home to many unique species.
    • Cattle graze on the short-grass plains of the Great Plains.
    • Short-grass ecosystems are adapted to low rainfall.