doline en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Slavic *dolъ Proto-Indo-European *-iHneh Proto-Balto-Slavic *-īˀnāˀder. Proto-Slavic *-ina Proto-Slavic *dolinader. English doline From a Slavic (most likely Russian or Slovene) word dolina ("valley"), perhaps via German Doline.
Meanings
- A depression (basin, hollow) in karstic terrain/limestone.
- (broadly) Any sinkhole.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dolina | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dolines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (10)
ro dolină (depression in karstic terrain) · pl lej krasowy (depression in karstic terrain) · vi phễu (depression in karstic terrain) · pl werteb krasowy (depression in karstic terrain) · sh vrtača (depression in karstic terrain) · pl wertep krasowy (depression in karstic terrain) · de Doline (depression in karstic terrain) · tr obruk (depression in karstic terrain) · pl lejek krasowy (depression in karstic terrain) · fi doliini (depression in karstic terrain)