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Definition of west plains

west plains

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1

American A city in southern Missouri, United States, serving as the county seat of Howell County and acting as a regional hub for the Ozarks.


2

North American The broad, flat, and generally semi-arid grasslands located in the western portion of a continent, particularly referring to the western extents of the North American Great Plains.

Example

"Early pioneers faced harsh weather conditions and limited water supplies as their wagon trains crossed the west plains."

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West plains. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west-plains
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