wadi

Meaning

A valley, gully, or stream bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.

Synonyms

wady

arroyo

blind creek

oasis

outfield

ravine

riverbed

river bed

stream

valley

dry river bed

dead valley

intermittent stream

dry bed

dry valley

oued

omirimbi

dry riverbed

dry wash

infield

Translations

oued

Wadi

uadi

uádi

uadi

wadi

واد

uadi

rambla

وادي

curso de água temporário

dere

tiefe Wasserrinne

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɑdi/

Etymology

From Arabic وَادِي, وَادٍ (wādī, wādin, “valley, riverbed, ravine”).