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Definition of keiskamma
keiskamma
/kaɪsˈkɑːmə/
keis · kam · ma
keiskamma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
South African A river in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa that flows southward into the Indian Ocean, historically significant for forming the 19th-century boundary between the Cape Colony and British Kaffraria.
Example
"The estuary of the Keiskamma River provides a vital habitat for various aquatic bird species along the South African coast."
• Rhymes for keiskamma
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Khoekhoe language, likely combining elements meaning 'puff adder' or 'shining' with 'gamma' (water or river), reflecting its geographical naming in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keiskamma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keiskamma