cânion — meaning in English

English meaning

• canyon noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
• glen noun A narrow, secluded valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland.

Senses

cânion is used for these senses in English:

• canyon A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
• glen A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.

canyon — full definition

1. noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
2. verb Of water or another liquid, to cut a canyon-like channel as it flows.

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