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Definition of augrabies
augrabies
/ɔːˈɡrɑːbiːz/
Au · gra · bies
augrabies Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• 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