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Dasht-e-Kavir

Dasht-e-Kavir

9.9
A large salt desert in north central Iran with a very harsh climate and salt flats
  • proper noun
translation icon : Dasht-e Kavir
  • The Dasht-e-Kavir is one of the largest salt deserts in Iran.

Examples

  • The Dasht-e-Kavir is famous for its vast stretches of salt and sand dunes.

  • Scientists study the unique climate of the Dasht-e-Kavir to learn about desert ecosystems.

  • Few plants or animals can survive the extreme conditions of the Dasht-e-Kavir.

  • Have you ever visited Dasht-e-Kavir during the summer?

  • Few plants or animals can survive the extreme conditions of the Dasht-e-Kavir.

  • The Dasht-e-Kavir is famous for its vast stretches of salt and sand dunes.

  • Scientists study the unique climate of the Dasht-e-Kavir to learn about desert ecosystems.

Synonyms

Great Salt Desert
vsDasht-e-Kavir
7.1

A large flat area of salt and dry land in north central Iran, also called Dasht-e Kavir

is the traditional local name for that desert
Kavir Desert
vsDasht-e-Kavir
7.5

A large salt desert in north central Iran with a dry climate and salt flats

emphasizes a harsher climate rather than merely dry conditions
Dasht-e Kavir
vsDasht-e-Kavir
9.9

A large salt desert in north central Iran with wide cracked salt flats

refers to salt flats rather than marshy or wet salt areas

Surface Forms

Dasht-e-Kavir main

Etymology

Dasht-e-Kavir comes from Persian parts dasht 'plain' and kavir 'salt', with the -e- meaning 'of'. So the name literally means 'plain of salt', which fits this large salt desert in Iran with vast salt flats and very harsh conditions.