dene

noun

ˈdēn How to pronounce dene (audio)
Definition of denenext
British
as in valley
an area of lowland between hills or mountains there are some deeply wooded denes in that part of Northumberland

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valley
Noun
  • Set high on a dramatic plateau overlooking rugged mountains and deep valleys, Hiddn is surrounded by spectacular scenery best explored on foot.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In this landscape, valleys are where the system settles into comfortable, low-energy configurations, while peaks are high-energy configurations that are relatively unstable.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
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“Dene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dene. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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