bundu
- noun
- South African
- "Bundu of the Fur Snakes and a senior warrior
Examples
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As we drove through the bundu, we marveled at the untouched landscapes and the sounds of nature.
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The group set up camp in the bundu, surrounded by towering trees and the calls of exotic birds.
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Exploring the bundu, they discovered rare plants and wildlife that most city dwellers had never seen.
Synonyms
A large desert region in southwestern Africa, mainly in Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa
A large dry area in the southwest of Africa mainly in Botswana
A large dry area in central South Africa with few plants and wide open spaces
A place in northern Kenya known for its wildlife and landscapes
A small village or camp in North Africa
How Remote
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word bundu comes from southern Africa and originally meant 'bush' or 'wild land' in local languages. So, calling a place the bundu means it is the remote countryside, far from towns.