Meaning
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English valeye, valey, from Anglo-Norman valey, Old French valee (compare French vallée), from Latin vallēs/vallis. Doublet of vlei and vly. Displaced native dene, from dene and partially displaced native dale, from dæl.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
levée
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: