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Definition of arroyo in English


arroyo

Pronunciation: /əˈrɔɪəʊ/

noun (plural arroyos)

  • a steep-sided gully formed by the action of fast-flowing water in an arid or semi-arid region, found chiefly in the south-western US.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish

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