Areg

/əˈɹɛɡ/ noun

Definition

A wide, gravelly desert or stony plateau, particularly in North African regions.

Etymology

From Moroccan Arabic or Berber language, referring to the rocky, gravelly terrain characteristic of the Sahara and similar deserts.

Kelly Says

Aregs are incredibly harsh environments where almost nothing grows—the Sahara's aregs were obstacles that isolated and shaped ancient trade routes, making them historically crucial to Mediterranean-African commerce!

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