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cooley (Noun)

A cooley is a variant spelling of 'coulee,' which refers to a deep ravine or dry streambed carved by water erosion. It is primarily used in Western North America to describe rugged geographical features in the landscape.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Cool' 'Ley' (valley). A 'Cool-ley' is a cool, shaded valley in the hot prairie.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it 'coolie'. → cooley or coulee

Using 'cooley' for a mountain. → peak or summit

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