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ravine

Pronunciation: /rəˈviːn/

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Definition of ravine

noun

a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides.

Derivatives

ravined

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, 'violent rush (of water)' (see ravin)

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Definition of ravine in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

ravenous
raver
Ravi
ravigote
ravin
ravine
raving
ravioli
ravish
ravishing
raw

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