CAATINGA


Meaning of CAATINGA in English

[ 'kα:tɪŋgə ]

■ noun (in Brazil) vegetation in semi-arid country consisting of thorny shrubs and stunted trees.

Origin

via Port. from Tupi, from caá 'natural vegetation' + tinga 'white'.

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