Sahara

geographical name

Sa·​ha·​ra sə-ˈher-ə How to pronounce Sahara (audio)
-ˈhär-
vast desert region extending across northern Africa north of the Sudan region from the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea
Saharan
sə-ˈher-ən How to pronounce Sahara (audio)
-ˈhär-
adjective

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“Sahara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sahara. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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