hamada
Hamada (noun) means a flat, rocky desert plateau where wind has stripped away sand and loose soil, leaving bare rock or gravel. Example: “The convoy crossed miles of hamada before reaching the dunes.”
How to use hamada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rocky desert plain swept bare by wind, as opposed to a sandy desert.
Word forms
hamadas plural, Hamadas plural
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The convoy crossed miles of _____ before reaching the dunes.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic hamada, a term for a barren rocky plateau.
Rhymes for hamada
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What does “hamada” mean?
The word “hamada” means a flat, rocky desert plateau where wind has stripped away sand and loose soil, leaving bare rock or gravel. In plain terms, a rocky desert plain swept bare by wind, as opposed to a sandy desert.
How do you use “hamada” in a sentence?
Here is “hamada” used in a sentence: “The convoy crossed miles of hamada before reaching the dunes.”
What part of speech is “hamada”?
“Hamada” is a noun.
Where does the word “hamada” come from?
The word “hamada” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic hamada, a term for a barren rocky plateau.
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