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dune

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈdunɐ/du·na

Definition

1

Hill or accumulation of sand formed by the wind, common in coastal or desert areas.

Usage examples

The dunes of Costa da Caparica are protected.
The wind constantly shapes the desert dunes.

Synonyms

Common combinations

sand dunedune systemcoastal dunedune erosion