ravine
Meaning
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
Synonyms
mountain stream
small valley
water gap
sunken road
broad gully
channel made by a torrent
hollow-way
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹəˈviːn/
Etymology
In summary
Borrowed from French ravin (“a gully”), from Old French raviner (“to pillage, sweep down, cascade”), from ravine (“robbery, rapine; violent rush of water, waterfall, avalanche; impetuosity, spirit”), from Latin rapīna (cf. rapine).
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