noun
- a shallow salt lake or marsh in North Africa, especially in Algeria and Tunisia, that is dry for much of the year.
Usage: Also spelled 'shott'.; Primarily used in geographical and geological contexts.; From Arabic 'shatt' meaning 'shore' or 'bank'.
Examples
- The Chott el Djerid is the largest salt lake in North Africa.
- During the dry season, the chott becomes a vast expanse of white salt crystals.
- Explorers crossing the Sahara must navigate around the dangerous chotts.
- The chott's water level fluctuates dramatically with rainfall.
- Local communities have adapted to living near the seasonal chotts for centuries.