karst

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Definitions of karst word

noun karst an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams. 1
noun karst Landscape underlain by limestone that has been eroded by dissolution, producing ridges, towers, fissures, sinkholes, and other characteristic landforms. 1
noun karst denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc 0
noun karst a region made up of porous limestone containing deep fissures and sinkholes and characterized by underground caves and streams 0
noun karst (geology) A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < German, generic use of Karst, name of limestone plateau north of Trieste

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