caatinga

noun
caa·​tin·​ga | \ käˈtiŋgə, kə-\
variants: or less commonly catinga
plural -s

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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