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coomb definition

coomb (ko̵̅o̅m)

noun

Brit. a deep, narrow valley; ravine

Etymology: ME < OE cumb (in place names) < Celt base *kumbos < IE *kumb-, var. of base *keu-, bend > cup, hive

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