Karst

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kɑːst/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kärst)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
karst  (kärst),USA pronunciation n. [Geol.]
  1. Geologyan area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams.
  • German, generic use of Karst, name of limestone plateau north of Trieste
  • 1900–05
karst′ic, adj. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
karst / kɑːst/
  1. (modifier) denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc
Etymology: 19th Century: German, from Karst, limestone plateau near Trieste
'Karst' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Guilin

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