"guelta" meaning in All languages combined

See guelta on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: gueltas [plural]
Etymology: From Arabic قَلْتَة (qalta). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ar|قَلْتَة}} Arabic قَلْتَة (qalta) Head templates: {{en-noun}} guelta (plural gueltas)
  1. A pool of water, especially in Africa or Arabia, fed by an oasis (spring) or left behind when a wadi (arroyo, seasonal river) runs dry. Wikipedia link: guelta Categories (place): Bodies of water
    Sense id: en-guelta-en-noun-xKEY0sOG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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