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Definition of augrabies

augrabies

/ɔːˈɡrɑːbiːz/
Au · gra · bies

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augrabies Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A major waterfall located on the Orange River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, famous for its deep gorge and thunderous volume of water.

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used as a proper noun within the phrase 'Augrabies Falls' or 'Augrabies Falls National Park' to refer to the specific geographic location.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Augrabies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/augrabies
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