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downland

/dɔːnˈlænd/ noun · British & US
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What does downland mean?

noun

A type of chalk down or chalk grassland, typically with a mixture of grasses and wildflowers, often found on chalk hills or slopes.

Example

"The downland stretched as far as the eye could see, a sea of green and yellow in the summer sun."

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