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Definition of augrabies
augrabies
/ɔːˈɡrɑːbiːz/
Au · gra · bies
augrabies Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
Example
"During the rainy season, the tourists stood at the observation deck to marvel at the immense power of Augrabies."
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.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Khoekhoe word 'Aukoerebis', meaning 'place of Great Noise', which refers to the deafening roar of the Orange River cascading down the gorge.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Augrabies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/augrabies