"old-growth" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} old-growth (not comparable)
  1. From, in, or pertaining to, an old-growth forest; having mature trees or other plants. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-old-growth-en-adj-ZOQ9PHdG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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