Added 9 October 2026
valley
/ˈvæli/ noun
In Latin: vallēs, vallis Wiktionary
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An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
The Indus River valley was the site of an ancient civilization.
- An area which drains itself into a river.
- Any structure resembling one, e.g. the interior angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
verb
Origin
From Middle English valeye, valey, from Anglo-Norman valey, Old French valee (compare French vallée), from Latin vallēs/vallis. Doublet of vlei and vly. Displaced native dene, from dene and partially displaced native dale, from dæl.
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