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Definition of gouritz
gouritz
/ˈɡaʊ.rɪts/
Gou · ritz
gouritz Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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, flowing southwards to empty into the Indian Ocean.
Example
"The Gouritz River is famous for its deep gorge, which historically served as a highly popular location for commercial bungee jumping."
Synonyms
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As a proper noun, it is capitalized as 'Gouritz'. The alternative spelling 'Gourits' is also formally recognized and used interchangeably in South Africa.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Gouriqua (or Gouris), an indigenous Khoekhoe tribe who historically inhabited the region surrounding the river in South Africa.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gouritz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gouritz