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wadi

 

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Noun wadi has 1 sense
  1. wadi - gully or streambed in northern Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season
    --1 is a kind of
    gully

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Wadi

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A valley, ravine, or channel that is dry except during the rainy season.


Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: A watercourse in Arabian countries.

Example Sentence: The Bedouin guide led us through the wadi towards the oasis.


Sense 2:

Definition: An ephemeral or intermittent stream that is formed by the flow of water after heavy rains.

Example Sentence: After the downpour, the desert wadi transformed into a rushing river.


Usages:

Usage 1:

Definition: A popular attraction for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.

Example Sentence: Tourists in Jordan enjoy hiking through the picturesque wadis of Petra.


Usage 2:

Definition: A local term used in Middle Eastern countries to refer to dry riverbeds.

Example Sentence: The local guide pointed out various plant species that thrived in the wadi's dry climate.


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