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Definition of shashe

shashe

/ˈʃɑː.ʃeɪ/
sha · she
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shashe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major ephemeral river in southern Africa that serves as part of the international border between Botswana and Zimbabwe before flowing into the Limpopo River.

Example

"Elephants are often seen digging for subsurface water in the wide, sandy riverbed of the Shashe during the dry season."

• Nearby Words

sharjah
shark
sharp-nosed pit viper
shashe
shasta daisy
shawarma
shawl

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Kalanga or Tswana languages of southern Africa, functioning as the traditional geographic name for the major tributary of the Limpopo River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shashe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shashe
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