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Arroyo
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noun 1. A steep-sided gully formed by the action of fast-flowing water in an arid or semi-arid region, found chiefly in the southwestern U.S.
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Play Button "My brothers and I used to spend the summer exploring the arroyo behind our neighborhood."
Play Button "The hikers were warned of the risk of flash floods in the arroyo."
Play Button "Coyote tracks could be seen along the bottom of the arroyo."
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Spanish, late 18th century
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Why This Word?
"Arroyo" is borrowed from Spanish (in which it means "stream") to name a particular kind of steep-sided gully formed over time by fast-moving water. This type of land feature is commonly found in the southwestern United States, an area that was originally settled by the Spanish. ...
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