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A giraffe walked across the savanna.
What does Savanna mean?
a wide grassland with few trees.
Dictionary definition
A wide, grassy area with few trees, often found in warm regions.
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The savanna has grasses, scattered trees, and animals that graze.
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In the article, the savanna ecosystem changed during long dry seasons.
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Savanna
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WordSavanna.
Partnoun.
MeaningSavanna means a wide grassland with few trees.
ExampleExample: A giraffe walked across the savanna.
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- Syllables
- suh · van · uh
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- van
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- uh
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- Put a little extra energy on van.
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Savanna word family
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savanna
noun
savannas
More than one wide grassland with few trees.
adjective
savanna-like
Similar to a savanna.
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