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Definition of molopo

molopo

/məˈloʊpoʊ/
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molopo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A major river in southern Africa that forms a significant portion of the border between South Africa and Botswana before flowing toward the Orange River basin.

Example

"During the dry season, the bed of the Molopo is mostly empty, only flowing strongly after heavy regional rains."

• Rhymes for molopo

• Nearby Words

mollusk
molly
mologa
molopo
moltkia
moluccella
mombasa

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tswana language, traditionally referring to the significant river running through the region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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