"gramadulla" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gramadullas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gramadulla (plural gramadullas)
  1. (geomorphology, Namibia) Arid terrain characterized by numerous alternating canyons and gorges. Tags: Namibia Categories (topical): Geomorphology Related terms: badlands
    Sense id: en-gramadulla-en-noun-shG0WsFc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Namibian English Topics: geography, geology, geomorphology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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