taiga

/ˈtɑɪɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

A vast, tree-covered area in subarctic regions, especially in Russia and Canada, dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine.

“The treks through the Siberian taiga were grueling but rewarding.”

2. noun

A similar forest in other parts of the world, especially in the western United States.

“The Rocky Mountains are home to a beautiful taiga ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • boreal forest
  • subarctic forest

Antonyms

  • desert