as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country for generations the family has raised cattle on the llanos of the American Southwest

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Noun
  • Packing in some of the most scenic stretches of America’s prairies and mountains, the route follows parts of the Lewis & Clark Trail.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • The bison, who were reintroduced to the prairie in 2022, are part of a plan to naturalize the park’s landscape by restoring the oak savanna and prairie landscape of the past.
    Mars King, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • For decades, scholars debated whether these languages spread from the Eurasian steppe or from early farmers in Anatolia, in what is now Turkey.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
  • But they’ve since been reestablished on the steppes of Mongolia and China, with some in Russia and Ukraine.
    Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The flightless animal is native to Australia and can live in several different environments, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and sand plains.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • In my opinion, this gives it an advantage over some other plains states.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Llano.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/llano. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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