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What is the meaning of the word Prairie originated from the Latin word priata?


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Prairie:

  1. Prairie originated from the Latin term priata and refers to the meadow.
  2. The temperate grasslands of North America are called the Prairies.
  3. It is a flat, slightly sloping, or hilly land.
  4. For the most part, prairies are treeless, but near the low-lying plains, flanking river valleys and woodlands can be found.
  5. Tallgrass, up to two meters high, dominates the landscape.

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