CAATINGA

Etymology

Noun

caatinga (plural caatingas)

A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.

Source: Wiktionary


Caa*tin"ga, n. [Tupi caa-tinga white forest.] (Phytogeography)

Definition: A forest composed of stunted trees and thorny bushes, found in areas of small rainfall in Brazil.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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