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shortgrass

/ˈʃɔːrt.ɡræs/

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noun

/ˈʃɔːrt.ɡræs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее различные виды низкорослых трав, устойчивых к засухе, обычно встречающихся на сухих возвышенных равнинах к востоку от Скалистых гор.

A noun referring to 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

    • Shortgrass prairies are home to bison and prairie dogs.
    • The shortgrass ecosystem is adapted to low rainfall.
    • Cattle grazing is common on shortgrass plains.