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caatinga



caa·tin·ga [ käˈtiŋgə]



caatinga   
noun
[käˈtiŋgə]
variants: or less commonly catinga

Definition of caatinga

: stunted rather sparse forest that is leafless in the dry season and is widespread in areas of small rainfall in northeastern Brazil



First Known Use of caatinga

1821, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for caatinga

Portuguese, modification of Tupi caá-tinga white forest, from caá forest + tinga white



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