arroyo
noun | /arroyo/
A dry creek, streambed, or gully that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain, especially in arid regions.
arroyo
noun | /arroyo/
Advanced WordsHARDA dry creek, streambed, or gully that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain, especially in arid regions.
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"After the storm, the normally dry arroyo became a rushing stream."
"The hikers followed the winding arroyo through the desert."
Mnemonic Trick
Arroyo → Imagine an "arrow" carving a dry path through the desert.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish arroyo, meaning 'brook' or 'stream.'
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