dell

noun

ˈdel How to pronounce dell (audio)
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: a secluded hollow or small valley usually covered with trees or turf

Word History

Etymology

Middle English delle; akin to Middle High German telle ravine, Old English dæl valley — more at dale

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dell was in the 13th century

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“Dell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dell. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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dell

noun
ˈdel How to pronounce dell (audio)
: a secluded small valley

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