dell
/dɛl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
A small, deep, and wooded valley or sunken area of ground, especially in the form of a natural hollow.
Noun
Examples
To this day they dwell
In a lonely dell.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dell” mean?
A small, deep, and wooded valley or sunken area of ground, especially in the form of a natural hollow.
Is “dell” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.