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 South West Africa South West Africa /ˌsaʊθ wɛst ˈæfrɪkə/

noun

  1. A republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved independence from South Africa in 1990; the greater part of Namibia forms part of the high Namibian plateau of South Africa  ( Namibia , Republic of Namibia , South West Africa )
    a republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved independence from South Africa in 1990; the greater part of Namibia forms part of the high Namibian plateau of South Africa
     Namibia is home to the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world
    Namibia is home to the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world


 zikkurat zikkurat /ˈzɪkʊˌræt/

noun

  1. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians  ( ziggurat , zikkurat , zikurat )
    a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians


 Orinoco Orinoco /ˌɔrəˈnoʊkoʊ/

noun

  1. () A South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic  ( Orinoco River , Orinoco )
    a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic
      The mighty Orinoco River flowed through the dense jungles of South America, sustaining a rich array of wildlife.
    The mighty Orinoco River flowed through the dense jungles of South America, sustaining a rich array of wildlife.


 electronic equipment electronic equipment /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

noun

  1. () Equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas, vacuum or semiconductor)  ( electronic equipment )
    equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas, vacuum or semiconductor)
     The lab was equipped with the latest electronic equipment for research.
    The lab was equipped with the latest electronic equipment for research.