Mojave
1 synonym for Mojave, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A place name in Kern County, California, also commonly used to refer to the Mojave Desert.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Mohave
Etymology
A Hispanicized spelling of Mohave, the name of an indigenous people of the Colorado River region.
Full origin of Mojave →Frequently asked questions
What does “Mojave” mean?
The word “Mojave” means a place name in Kern County, California, also commonly used to refer to the Mojave Desert. In plain terms, best known today as the name of the large Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States.
How do you pronounce “Mojave”?
“Mojave” is pronounced moh-HAH-vee (/moʊˈhɑː.vi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mojave” in a sentence?
Here is “Mojave” used in a sentence: “They drove through the Mojave Desert on their way to Las Vegas.”
What part of speech is “Mojave”?
“Mojave” is a name.
