BARREN (2)

barren (2). Barren, n. an unfertile tract of land

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Bar″ren, n. 1. 1. A tract of barren land.
2. 2. pl. Elevated lands or plains on which grow small trees, but not timber; as, pine barrens; oak barrens. They are not necessarily sterile, and are often fertile. J. Pickering.