savannah
savannah Lexical Profile
savannah Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by warm temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and widely scattered trees that do not form a closed canopy.
"Herds of zebras and wildebeests migrate across the African savannah in search of fresh grazing land and water."
The oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia, a major Atlantic port located along the Savannah River, renowned for its historic cobblestone squares and antebellum architecture.
A large hybrid domestic cat breed developed by crossing a serval (a wild African cat) with a domestic cat, known for its tall, slender build, large ears, and spotted coat.
"Because the Savannah retains much of the athleticism of its wild ancestor, the breed requires ample space to jump and play."
Word Nuance & Usage
For the grassland biome, 'savanna' (without the final 'h') is the standard spelling in American English and scientific literature, whereas 'savannah' is common in British English and is the fixed spelling for the city in Georgia.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Spanish 'zavana' (modern 'sabana'), which originally came from the Taino word 'zabana', meaning a treeless plain.
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