What is another word for Geest?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈiːst] (IPA)

Geest is a word of Dutch and German origin that refers to a type of sandy and gravelly soil found in Northern Europe that is often cultivated to grow crops. The word 'Geest' has no direct synonym, but some words can be used in its place to describe a similar concept. For example, words such as 'loess' and 'till' can be used to describe similar types of soil found in other parts of the world. Additionally, 'heath', 'heather', and 'moor' are used to describe other landscapes found in Northern Europe that share some features with a 'Geest' such as being sandy and characterized by low vegetation.

Synonyms for Geest:

What are the hypernyms for Geest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    geographic feature, physical feature, terrain feature, natural feature, land form.

Usage examples for Geest

12. En terstond dreef hem de Geest uit in de woestijn.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham
It was not difficult to surpass the limping, malicious, Carlos, either in physical graces or intellectual accomplishments; but the graceful; urbane, and chivalrous Alexander, destined afterwards to such wide celebrity, was a more formidable rival, yet even the professed panegyrist of the Farnese family, exalts the son of Barbara Blomberg over the grandson of Margaret Van Geest.
"Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete"
John Lothrop Motley

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