Wadi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɑdi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wadi is a noun meaning A valley, gully, or stream bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.
Meaning
A valley, gully, or stream bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: nahal, wash, dry wash, arroyo (synonymous other than regiolectal specificity)
Word Forms
- wadis
- wadies
Synonyms for wadi
Depending on context, synonyms include nahal, wash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valley, canyon, ravine, arroyo, gully, gorge.
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