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dell

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nounpl: dells
vale
1. a small valley, typically among trees
The children played in the dell behind the farm.
As crianças brincavam no vale atrás da fazenda.
2. a hollow or dip in the landscape
We found a quiet dell perfect for a picnic.
Encontramos um vale tranquilo perfeito para um piquenique.
Synonyms
valleyhollowdaleglenravine
Antonyms
peaksummithilltopridge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vale
standard term for a small valley
Portugal
vale
standard term, though less commonly used than in English contexts
General
depressão do terreno
more formal or technical alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the dell - numa zona arborizada/isolada
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