SINCE 1828
wye
noun
\ ˈwī
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Definition of wye
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a Y-shaped part or object
2
: the letter y
Wye
geographical name
\ ˈwī
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Definition of Wye (Entry 2 of 2)
river 130 miles (209 kilometers) long in eastern Wales and western England flowing into the Severn River
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