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thalweg

Syllabification: (thal·weg)
Pronunciation: /ˈtälˌveg/

Definition of thalweg

noun

Geology
  • a line connecting the lowest points of successive cross-sections along the course of a valley or river.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from obsolete Thal 'valley, dale' + Weg 'way'

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