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valley

Pronunciation: /ˈvali/

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Definition of valley

noun (plural valleys)

  • 1a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it: [in place names]:the Thames Valley [as modifier]:the valley floor
  • 2 Architecture an internal angle formed by the intersecting planes of a roof, or by the slope of a roof and a wall.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French valee, based on Latin vallis, valles; compare with vale1

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