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Definition of marico
marico
/mɑːˈriːkoʊ/
ma · ri · co
marico Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
South African A major river in the North West province of South Africa that flows northward and joins the Crocodile River to form the Limpopo River.
Example
"The Marico River flows through the dry bushveld, providing vital water to the surrounding arid landscape."
2
South African A rural district and small town (often referred to as Groot Marico) in the North West province of South Africa, famously depicted in the literature of Herman Charles Bosman.
Example
"His grandfather was a farmer in the Marico who spent his evenings sharing folklore and bushveld tales."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Madikwe', the indigenous Tswana name for the river, which was later adapted into Afrikaans and South African English as 'Marico'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marico. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marico