dune

Definitions


[djuːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert
(e.g: a sand dune)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Dutch duin, from Middle Dutch dūne, probably ultimately from the same Celtic base as down




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