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tundra

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ˈtũ.dɾɐ/tun·dra

Definition

1

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen, characterized by low-growing vegetation such as mosses, lichens, and dwarf shrubs.

Usage examples

The tundra is one of the coldest and most fragile biomes on Earth.
Caribou migrate across the tundra in search of food.

Common combinations

arctic tundraalpine tundratundra biome