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   The "Combe de Dreveneuse" in Valais, Switzerland. A combe (/ kuːm /; also spelled coombe or coomb and, in place names, comb) can refer either to a steep, narrow valley, or to a small valley or large hollow on the side of a hill; [1][2] in any case, it is often understood simply to mean a small valley through which a watercourse does not run ...

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   → variant spellings of coomb.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Sep 27, 2024 · combe. inflection of combar: first / third-person singular present subjunctive. third-person singular imperative. Categories: English terms inherited from Middle English. English terms derived from Middle English. English terms inherited from Old English. English terms derived from Old English.

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   Define combe. combe synonyms, combe pronunciation, combe translation, English dictionary definition of combe. n. Chiefly British 1. also coom or coombe a ...

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   Combe definition: a narrow valley or deep hollow, especially one enclosed on all but one side.. See examples of COMBE used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of COMBE is a deep narrow valley. Middle English coumbe, cumbe, from Old English cumb, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cwm valley

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   What is the meaning of Combe?

   • ˈküm Synonyms of combe 1 British: a deep narrow valley 2 British: a valley or basin on the flank of a hill Word History Etymology Middle English coumbe, cumbe, from Old English cumb, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cwmvalley First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler

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   What is a Combe de dreveneuse?

   • The "Combe de Dreveneuse" in Valais, Switzerland. A combe (/ kuːm /; also spelled coombe or coomb and, in place names, comb) can refer either to a steep, narrow valley, or to a small valley or large hollow on the side of a hill; in any case, it is often understood simply to mean a small valley through which a watercourse does not run.

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   What is the root word of Combe?

   • From Middle English coumbe, cumbe, from Old English cumb, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kumbaz; compare Dutch kom (“bowl, basin”), German Kump (“vessel”). Related to Welsh cwm (“a hollow valley”), Ancient Greek κύμβη (kúmbē, “hollow”), Sanskrit कुम्भ (kumbha, “a pot, jug”), etc. through Proto-Indo-European *ḱumbʰ-. combe (plural combes) A cirque.

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   What is Combe known for?

   • Combe is renowned for its devotion to sport, notably cricket, which is a strong cohesive force in the village. In 1947 a field north-east of the church was bought as a recreation ground which was inaugurated in 1949 by the duke of Edinburgh. (fn. 86a)

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   Where is the entrance to a Combe?

   • The entrance to a combe—the widening mouth of a valley—is beyond, with copses on the slopes. Somewhere behind the broad beam of life sweeping so beautifully through the combe, somewhere behind the flower, and in the wind. The following extract from Dr. Andrew Combe, presents the opinion of most intelligent medical men on this subject.

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   Combe definition: A steep, deep valley, especially one running down to the sea.