First Known Use: 1790
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dune
noun \ˈdün also ˈdyün\
: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind
Full Definition of DUNE
: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
— dune·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of DUNE
French, from Old French, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English dūn down — more at down
DUNE Defined for Kids
dune
noun \ˈdün, ˈdyün\
Definition of DUNE for Kids
: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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