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dune

Syllabification: (dune)
Pronunciation: /d(y)o͞on/
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Definition of dune

noun

  • a mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert:a sand dune

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, from Middle Dutch dūne; related to Old English dūn 'hill' (see down3)

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