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Пустыня
This noun refers to a dry, barren area of land, especially one where it is difficult to grow crops or for animals to live. It's an important biome in geography.
Examples in context
Пустыня была огромной.
The desert was huge.
Мы пересекли пустыню.
We crossed the desert.
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