ravine-like
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/rəˈviːn laɪk/
resembling a ravine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ravine-like' originates from the word 'ravine', which comes from the French word 'ravin', meaning 'a deep, narrow gorge'.
Historical Evolution
'ravin' transformed into the English word 'ravine', and the suffix '-like' was added to form 'ravine-like'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ravine' meant 'a deep, narrow gorge', and 'ravine-like' retains the meaning of resembling such a gorge.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a ravine.
The landscape was ravine-like, with steep cliffs and narrow valleys.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 00:36