English Explanatory Dictionary

kloof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deep glen or ravine.

Pronunciation

/kluf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kloof.wav

Word forms

kloof kloofs

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch kloof (“ravine”) (South Africa). Doublet of clove.

Derived words

kloofing
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