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Noun: savannah  su'va-nu
  1. A flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
    "The African savannah is known for its diverse wildlife and acacia trees";
    - savanna
Noun: Savannah  su'va-nu
  1. A port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
     
  2. A river that forms part of the border between South Carolina and Georgia, flowing southeast to the Atlantic Ocean
    "The Savannah River supports several hydroelectric dams";
    - Savannah River

Derived forms: savannahs

Type of: city, grassland, metropolis, port, river, urban center [US], urban centre [Brit, Cdn]

Part of: Empire State of the South [informal], GA, Ga., Georgia, Palmetto State, Peach State, S.C., SC, South Carolina

Encyclopedia: Savannah, MO