caatinga
noun
caa·tin·ga
\käˈtiŋgə, kə-\
variants: less commonly
catinga
Definition of caatinga
-s
: stunted rather sparse forest that is leafless in the dry season and is widespread in areas of small rainfall in northeastern Brazil
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Origin and Etymology of caatinga
Portuguese, modification of Tupi caá-tinga white forest, from caá forest + tinga white
First Known Use: 1821
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