Sahel

geographical name

Sa·​hel ˈsa-hil How to pronounce Sahel (audio)
sə-ˈhil
the semidesert southern fringe of the Sahara desert region that stretches from Mauritania to Chad
Sahelian adjective

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“Sahel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sahel. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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