bahada

/bəˈhɑːdɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A small hill or mound in the Middle East, especially in the Arabian Desert.

“The team navigated through the vast expanse of sand, eventually reaching a bahada where they set up camp for the night.”

2. noun

A small hill or ridge in South Africa, typically formed of sand or stone.

“The hikers ascended the bahada, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.”

Synonyms

  • dune
  • hillock

Antonyms

  • lowland
  • valley