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Definition of gourits

gourits

/ˈɡaʊ.rɪts/
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gourits Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A major river in the Western Cape province of South Africa, formed by the confluence of the Gamka and Olifants rivers and flowing south into the Indian Ocean.

Example

"The Gourits River flows through a stunning gorge before finally emptying into the sea near Mossel Bay."

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• Rhymes for gourits

• Nearby Words

goumi
gourami
gourd
gourits
gouritz
gown
gox

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Khoekhoe language, specifically named after the indigenous Gouriqua Khoikhoi people who historically inhabited the region along its banks.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gourits. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gourits
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