karoo

noun

variants or karroo
Definition of karoonext
as in puna

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  1. puna
  2. highland
  3. upland
  4. dome
Noun
  • This high puna ecosystem, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse vegetation, is the natural territory of Peru’s national animal, the vicuña—a shy, elusive camelid renowned for having the world’s most luxurious wool.
    — David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
  • Deep wells or puna are cleaned of dirt and debris so the sea water that enters them through underground channels is clean and conducive to salt making.
    — Deepa Bharath, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2024
Definition of puna
Noun
  • Popular expat retirement venues include the capital, Panama City; Boquete, a town in the highlands with a somewhat cooler climate; Coronado on the Pacific Coast; and the inland city of David.
    — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But critics point out a growing gap in living standards between coastal areas and communities in the Andean highlands.
    — Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of highland
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  • Photos also helped the DNR better understand trends in the lives of many mammals and upland birds such as wild turkeys.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • With seven miles of shoreline, the 892-acre park has plenty of space to explore tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
    — Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Definition of upland
Noun
  • Southern California will be able to cool off as the heat dome moves further away.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The heat dome responsible for this heat wave may also set records for its intensity in parts of Southern California and Arizona.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of dome
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