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Kalahari

kaluh-HAH-ree

Kalahari (name) means a vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. Example: “The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari.”

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A vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa.

"The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari."

How to use Kalahari

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In plain EnglishA huge, dry desert region in southern Africa.

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Etymology

From Tswana Kgalagadi, meaning roughly "the great thirst" — a reference to how dry the region is.

Rhymes for Kalahari

bari Mari sari Kari Hari atari Inari Shari safari Bihari Hikari Yukari

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kalahari” mean?

The word “Kalahari” means a vast semi-arid desert spanning much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa. In plain terms, a huge, dry desert region in southern Africa.

How do you pronounce “Kalahari”?

“Kalahari” is pronounced kaluh-HAH-ree (/ˌkɑləˈhɑɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kalahari” in a sentence?

Here is “Kalahari” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed a pride of lions surviving the dry season in the Kalahari.”

What part of speech is “Kalahari”?

“Kalahari” is a name.

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