syrt

English

Etymology 1

From Turkic sırt (“highland; ridge; backbone”).

Noun

syrt (plural syrts)

  1. A kind of elevated flatland in Russia and Central Asia.
    Syrts may be separated from each other by higher ridges, and may serve as water divides between drainage basins for larger rivers.

Etymology 2

From Latin syrtis.

Noun

syrt (plural syrts)

  1. A quicksand or bog.
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