Meaning | A long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river. |
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Synonym | valley |
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Instances | Loire Valley | The valley of the Loire River where many French wines originated |
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Nemea | A valley in southeastern Greece where the Nemean Games were held |
San Fernando Valley | A fertile valley in southern California to the north of Los Angeles |
San Joaquin Valley | A vast valley in central California known for its rich farmland |
Shenandoah Valley | A large valley between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia |
Narrower | dale | An open river valley (in a hilly area) |
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glen | A narrow secluded / secluded valley (in the mountains) |
gully | Deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) |
hollow, holler | A small valley between mountains |
nullah | A ravine or gully in southern Asia |
ravine | A deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) |
rift valley | A valley with steep sides |
Broader | natural depression, depression | A sunken or depressed geological formation |
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Spanish | dolina, valle, val |
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Catalan | vall |
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