karst
an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams.
Origin of karst
1Other words from karst
- karstic, adjective
Words Nearby karst
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How to use karst in a sentence
The most prominent features of the karst region are imperfect valleys which have no outlet.
The Land of the Black Mountain | Reginald WyonTheir houses are built of timber and thatch, or clay tiles, except in the karst region, where stone is more plentiful than wood.
The winter rains of the karst region show that it belongs to the sub-tropical climatic zone.
Many Istrians fled into the karst region, and for a long time the land was unsafe.
The Shores of the Adriatic | F. Hamilton JacksonThere should also be mentioned the periodical lakes situated in the karst region, the largest of them being the Lake of Zirknitz.
British Dictionary definitions for karst
/ (kɑːst) /
(modifier) denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc
Origin of karst
1Derived forms of karst
- karstic, adjective
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