Limpopo
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Definition
Proper noun: 1. A major river in southeastern Africa: The Limpopo is a significant river that forms part of the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and flows through Botswana and Mozambique before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Limpopo River is known for its slow, meandering flow in its lower reaches.
- We crossed the border at the Limpopo.
- The basin of the Limpopo supports diverse wildlife and agriculture.
Advanced Usage
- "North of the Limpopo": A phrase sometimes used to refer generally to the region of Zimbabwe or other territories north of the river.
- His travels took him north of the Limpopo.
Variants and Related Words
- Limpopo River: The full, most common name for the geographical feature.
Synonyms
- The Crocodile River: This is an alternative historical name for a section of the Limpopo River.
Noun
- an African river; flows into the Indian Ocean