Gullies

/ˈɡʌliz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'gully': water-worn ravines, valleys, or channels created by erosion or flowing water.

Etymology

From 'gully,' an alternative spelling of 'gulley,' from possibly Old French 'goulet' or Hindi 'gali.' The plural uses the standard '-ies' ending for words ending in '-y'.

Kelly Says

In regions with monsoons, gullies form so fast they can swallow roads overnight—entire landscapes can be rewritten by water in just a season!

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