coulees

/ˈkuːliz/
noun
  1. Plural of coulee; deep ravines or small streams.
    • The map showed several coulees cutting through the plateau.
    • The coulees were filled with snowmelt in early spring.
    • Farmers used the coulees for irrigation during dry months.
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