What is another word for limpopo?

Pronunciation: [lɪmpˈə͡ʊpə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Limpopo is a province located in the northern part of South Africa, named after the river that flows through it. However, there are various synonyms for the word "Limpopo", which is commonly known as the Northen Province. One of the synonyms for Limpopo is Mogalakwena, which is a town located in the province. Another synonym is "Baobab Country" because Limpopo is home to numerous Baobab trees which are renowned for their size and longevity. The name "Bushveld" is also a synonym for Limpopo due to the vast stretches of flat, wooded, and mostly arid land in the province. Additionally, "Gateway to Africa" is a synonym for Limpopo as the province shares borders with Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique.

Synonyms for Limpopo:

What are the hypernyms for Limpopo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    body of water, NATURAL BOUNDARY, african river, African Province, international boundary.

Usage examples for Limpopo

But the natives of the lower reaches of the Olifant, the Letaba, and the limpopo often spear them.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
It has been truly said that even a quarter of a century ago a man might ride from Cape Town to the limpopo without a shilling in his pocket, and be well entertained all the way.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
In the interior there are, to be sure, rivers which, like the Orange River or the limpopo, have courses hundreds of miles in length.
"Impressions of South Africa"
James Bryce

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