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Mojave

moh-HAH-vee

Mojave (name) means a place name in Kern County, California, also commonly used to refer to the Mojave Desert. Example: “They drove through the Mojave Desert on their way to Las Vegas.”

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A place name in Kern County, California, also commonly used to refer to the Mojave Desert.

"They drove through the Mojave Desert on their way to Las Vegas."

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In plain EnglishBest known today as the name of the large Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A Hispanicized spelling of Mohave, the name of an indigenous people of the Colorado River region.

Rhymes for Mojave

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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.