haf|fir

haf|fir
haf|fir «ha FIHR», noun.
(in northern Africa) a temporary pond built to store rain water and conserve the water table: »

Adding to the number of points at which livestock can secure water helps to widen the area of grazing. This can be achieved by boring new wells and by constructing haffirs or artificial ponds in which seasonal rain water may be stored (New Scientist).

[< Arabic hafīr]

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