Karst

karst (landscape)

noun KARST Rare

Origin: from Slovenian Kras (rocky ground), via German

Also means

limestone terrain

Usage Note

Karst names the distinctive landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks (limestone, dolomite). Features include caves, sinkholes, and dry valleys; the Swabian and Franconian Alb are classic Karstgebiete.

Examples

"Die Höhlen in der Schwäbischen Alb sind typische Erscheinungen des Karstes."

Natural Translation

The caves in the Swabian Alb are typical features of karst.

Literal Translation

The caves in the Swabian Alb are typical appearances of-the karst.

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