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Etymology

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Compound of rots (rock) +‎ woestijn (desert).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔts.ʋusˌtɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: rots‧woes‧tijn

Noun

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rotswoestijn f (plural rotswoestijnen, diminutive rotswoestijntje n)

  1. rock desert (desert (region) with a surface mostly consisting of rock)