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Definition of taiga

taiga

/ˈtaɪ.ɡə/
tai · ga
Plural:taigas
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• noun

1

A vast subarctic biome characterized by dense coniferous forests of pines, spruces, and larches, situated across northern Eurasia and North America between the tundra to the north and the temperate steppes or deciduous forests to the south.

Example

"Moose, wolves, and Siberian tigers have adapted to survive the long, freezing winters of the northern taiga."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'tundra', which is the treeless, permafrost-covered region located north of the taiga.

• Rhymes for taiga

• Nearby Words

tahr
taichung
taieri
taiga
tail
tailback
tailboard

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Russian 'tayga', which ultimately derives from a Turkic or Mongolic word denoting a dense, rocky mountainous forest.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taiga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taiga
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