wadi
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Noun — A valley or streambed in North Africa or the Middle East that stays dry except during rare rains.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Arabic wādī, meaning "valley" or "riverbed".
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What does “wadi” mean?
The word “wadi” means a valley or streambed in North Africa or the Middle East that stays dry except during rare rains. In plain terms, a dry riverbed or gully found in desert regions, which only fills with water occasionally.
How do you pronounce “wadi”?
“Wadi” is pronounced WAH-dee (/ˈwɑdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “wadi” in a sentence?
Here is “wadi” used in a sentence: “Flash floods can turn a peaceful wadi into a raging torrent within minutes.”
What part of speech is “wadi”?
“Wadi” is a noun.
Where does the word “wadi” come from?
The word “wadi” comes from Arabic. Borrowed directly from Arabic wādī, meaning "valley" or "riverbed".