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vallecula
Valles Marineris
Valletta
valley
valley fever
Valley Forge
Valley of the Kings
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vallum
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vallum
val·lum [ válləm ] (plural val·lums or val·la [ vállə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
ancient Roman fortification: an ancient Roman fortification or embankment, built for defense
[Early 17th century. < Latin< vallus "palisade, stake"]
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