karst

noun \ˈkärst\

Definition of KARST

: an irregular limestone region with sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns

— karst·ic \ˈkär-stik\ adjective

German, from Slovene dialect or Croatian dialect kras, kars, type of rock, region composed of such rock

First Known Use: 1902

geographical name \ˈkärst\

limestone plateau NE of Istrian Peninsula in W Slovenia extending into E Italy

Karst or Kras \ˈkräs\ or Italian Car·so \ˈkär-(ˌ)sō\

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