1a n. in the Atlantic Provinces, an elevated tract of exposed land that nourishes only scrubby trees, shrubs, berries, etc. and resembles a moor.
1b n. N.B. a tract of peat moss or muskeg.
See also: muskeg spruce barrens
2 n. North a part of the Barren Ground.
See also: Barren Ground(s) Barren(s)