word
karst
KARST
kɑːrstListen
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Syllable breakdown
karst
Sounds like
Say 'KARST' — rhymes with 'farced'.
Dictionary meaning
A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, featuring sinkholes, caves, and springs.
History and origin
German — from 'Kras', the limestone plateau of Slovenia.
Examples
- The karst topography of Guilin, China, has inspired painters and poets for centuries.
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