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- [koo-lee]
- /ˈku li/
- /ˈkuːleɪ/
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- [koo-lee]
- /ˈku li/
Definitions of coulee word
- noun coulee a flow of molten lava 3
- noun coulee such lava when solidified 3
- noun coulee a dry stream valley, esp a long steep-sided gorge or ravine that once carried melt water from a glacier 3
- noun coulee a small intermittent stream in such a ravine 3
- noun coulee a stream of molten lava or a sheet of solidified lava 3
- noun coulee a deep gulch or ravine, usually dry in summer 3
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Origin of coulee
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10, Americanism; < Canadian French, French: a flowing, noun use of feminine of coulé, past participle of couler to flow < Latin cōlāre to filter, strain, derivative of cōlum strainer, sieve; cf. colander, portcullis
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Parts of speech for Coulee
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coulee popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coulee
noun coulee
- ravine — a narrow steep-sided valley commonly eroded by running water.
- valley — an elongated depression between uplands, hills, or mountains, especially one following the course of a stream.
- gully — a small valley or ravine originally worn away by running water and serving as a drainageway after prolonged heavy rains.
- gorge — to swallow, especially greedily.
- glen — a male or female given name.
Antonyms for coulee
noun coulee
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Top questions with coulee
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