ravine

Meaning

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

Frequency

C2
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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