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ravine
ra·vine [ rə vn ] (plural ra·vines)


noun 
Definition:
 
deep narrow valley: a deep narrow valley, especially one formed by running water
[15th century. < Old French ravine "rapine, violent rush" < Latin rapere "seize"]
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