What is another word for Intervale?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəvˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

Intervale is a term used to describe a lowlying area of flat or gently sloping ground that lies between hills or mountains, often traversed by a river or stream. Some synonyms for this word include glen, valley, dale, hollow, bottomland, and flood plain. These words describe the same type of landform, but may be used in different regions or contexts. Glen is often associated with Scottish landscapes, while the term valley is used more broadly around the world. Dale has a more rural connotation, and hollow tends to be used in the Appalachian region of the United States. Bottomland is a term used to describe fertile agricultural land, while flood plain implies that the land is subject to periodic flooding.

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What are the hypernyms for Intervale?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Intervale

The two men followed the foot-path, which wound downward from the Inn across the Intervale.
"The Master of the Inn"
Robert Herrick
From all this one looked down on the waving grass of the Intervale, which fell away gently to the turbulent White River, then rose again to the wooded hills that folded one upon another, with ever deepening blue, always upward and beyond.
"The Master of the Inn"
Robert Herrick
Gradually the old brick tavern resumed the functions of life: many buildings were added to it as well as many acres of farm and forest to the Doctor's original purchase of Intervale land.
"The Master of the Inn"
Robert Herrick

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