wadi — a dry riverbed or valley in desert regions that contains water only during periods of heavy rain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dry riverbed or valley in desert regions that contains water only during periods of heavy rain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːdi/
Example Sentences
- The GPS couldn't warn us about the wadi - one minute we were driving on flat ground, the next we were stuck in an ancient ditch!
- During the rare desert storm, the dry wadi transformed into a rushing torrent within minutes.
- The archaeologists discovered ancient pottery shards scattered along the wadi floor.
wadi
NOUN[/ˈwɑːdi/]
a dry riverbed or valley in desert regions that contains water only during periods of heavy rain
Desert valley that floods during rains
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Arabic 'wādī', denoting a valley or watercourse. The term originally referred to geographical formations in Arabian desert regions where water flows intermittently, entering English through direct borrowing from Arabic.
Breakdown
wādī (valley, watercourse) — a single, unanalyzable root from Arabic meaning a seasonal or dry riverbed typical of arid landscapes.
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📝Examples
“The GPS couldn't warn us about the wadi - one minute we were driving on flat ground, the next we were stuck in an ancient ditch!”
“During the rare desert storm, the dry wadi transformed into a rushing torrent within minutes.”
“The archaeologists discovered ancient pottery shards scattered along the wadi floor.”
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