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taiga

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌɪgə/

Definition of taiga

noun

[mass noun] (often the taiga)
  • the swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, especially that between the tundra and steppes of Siberia: the coniferous forest of the taiga

Origin:

late 19th century: from Russian taĭga, from Mongolian

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Definition of taiga in the US English dictionary