First Known Use: 1671
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steppe
noun \ˈstep\
: a large, flat area of land with grass and very few trees especially in eastern Europe and Asia
Full Definition of STEPPE
1
: one of the vast usually level and treeless tracts in southeastern Europe or Asia
2
: arid land with xerophilous vegetation found usually in regions of extreme temperature range and loess soil
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Origin of STEPPE
Russian step'
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steppe
noun \ˈstep\
Definition of STEPPE for Kids
: land that is dry, rather level, mostly treeless, and covered with grass in regions (as parts of Asia and southeastern Europe) with usually hot summers and cold winters
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