Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Jemez

👉 Jemez is a word in the Wolof language, which is a Afro-Frisian language spoken in Senegal and Gambia. It means "dust" or "fog." The word comes from the Arabic word "jemee", which translates to "to be covered". In this context, it refers to the layer of dust that forms on the surface of the ground after rain or snow has fallen.

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👉 Jemez is a geographic region located in northern Mexico, bordered by the United States on the west, north and east, and by the Gulf of California on the south and southwest. It is known for its distinctive shape and islets (islands) that are part of its estuary. The term "Jemez" is derived from the Aztec word "jemez," which means "islet."

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