Definitions for Karst

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Spelling: [kahrst]
IPA: /kɑrst/

Karst is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in Karst (akrst).

Definitions for Karst

noun

  1. an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams.

Origin of Karst

1900-05; German, generic use of Karst, name of limestone plateau north of Trieste

Examples for Karst

The winter rains of the karst region show that it belongs to the sub-tropical climatic zone.

The most prominent features of the karst region are imperfect valleys which have no outlet.

Their houses are built of timber and thatch, or clay tiles, except in the karst region, where stone is more plentiful than wood.

There should also be mentioned the periodical lakes situated in the karst region, the largest of them being the Lake of Zirknitz.

True mixed woods, sometimes referred to as karst woods, occur at medium elevations.

Many Istrians fled into the karst region, and for a long time the land was unsafe.

Word Value for Karst
Scrable

9

Words with friends

9

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