1
capitalized
: of or relating to the Lowlands of Scotland
2
: of or relating to a lowland
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
While lowland pines shed theirs after just two to four years, bristlecones can retain needle fascicles for up to 45 years, which is a record among conifers, according to a 1981 study published in Oecologia.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
The bats were captured at an elevation of about 3,757 feet, higher than the lowland forests where they’ve previously been found.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
While lowland pines shed theirs after just two to four years, bristlecones can retain needle fascicles for up to 45 years, which is a record among conifers, according to a 1981 study published in Oecologia.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Writing today in the journal Nature Communications, researchers describe a proof-of-concept project in the lowland Chocó region of Ecuador that shows the potential power of bioacoustics in conserving forests.
—WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
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“Lowland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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