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dryland

adjective dry·land \ ˈdrī-ˌland \

Definition of dryland

: of, relating to, or being a relatively arid region
  • a dryland wheat state
; also : of, adapted to, practicing, or being agricultural methods (such as dry farming) suited to such a region

First Known Use of dryland

1893

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