"tussockland" meaning in All languages combined

See tussockland on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: tussock + land Etymology templates: {{af|en|tussock|land}} tussock + land Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tussockland (uncountable)
  1. A type of ecological region of New Zealand where grasses of the genus Chionochloa predominate. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-tussockland-en-noun-nJ3dFJtu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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