Treeless plains (6)
'treeless plains' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for steppes that I've seen before include "Russian treeless plains" , "grassy areas" , "Eurasian grasslands" , "Dry grassy plains of Russia" , "Great plains of Russia" .)
'treeless plains' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pampas that I've seen before include "Great plains of S America (6)" , "Argentinian plains" , "Grassy plains of northern Argentina" , "Prairies (with grass)" , "South American plain" .)