ravine.
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
Meaning & usage
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French ravin (“a gully”), from Old French raviner (“to pillage, sweep down, cascade”), from ravine (“robbery, rapine; violent rush of water, waterfall, avalanche; impetuosity, spirit”), from Latin rapīna (cf. rapine).
Alternative spelling of ravin.
Where this word comes from
See ravin.
Obsolete spelling of ravin.
Where this word comes from
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Alternative spelling of ravin.
Where this word comes from
See ravin.
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