What is another word for karroo?
Pronunciation: [kˈaɹuː] (IPA) 
Karroo is a South African term used to describe a semi-arid, desert-like area with sparse vegetation. Some synonyms for this word include veldt, prairie, savanna, steppe, and barren land. Veldt refers to a grassy plain, typically found in southern Africa, while prairie refers to a similar plain found in North America. Savanna describes an area with a mixture of grassland and scattered trees. Steppe is a term for a large, flat area of land with few trees and little rainfall. Barren land refers to an area where little or no vegetation is able to grow, often due to extreme conditions such as drought or salt content in the soil.
