coombe

Meanings

• A dry valley with steep sides, typically having a stream at the bottom.

  - "The combe was once a raging river, but now it is a peaceful dry valley."
  - "Despite the steep sides of the combe, farmers have managed to cultivate crops on its flat bottom."
  - "The combe is a popular tourist destination, especially during the autumn months when the leaves on the trees change color."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coombe
come , groom , room , moon , spoon

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Homophones

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1. Coombe (en) : A dry valley with steep sides and a stream at the bottom.
   

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Variants

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combe , coomb , coombe , coombes , coombs , combes , coom

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Forms

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Etymology

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Old English 'cumb' meaning 'valley'. The plural form 'coombes' or 'combes' is derived from the Old French word 'combe' meaning 'hollow' or 'depression'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Valley: A low-lying area between hills or mountains, often with a stream or river running through it.

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Culture

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The term 'coombe' has been used in various forms of art and literature. In English literature, the term 'coombe' has been used to describe a valley or a hollow. In visual arts, the term 'coombe' has been used to describe a painting or a drawing that depicts a valley or a hollow. The term 'coombe' has also been used in music, especially in folk music, to describe a song or a melody that evokes the image of a valley or a hollow.

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