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aven

aven

See also: avén and även

English

Noun

aven ‎(plural avens)

  1. A vertical shaft leading upward from a cave passage, sometimes connecting with passages above.
  2. A pothole.

See also

  • domepit

References

  • Northern Caves, Vols 1-5. Dalesman Publishing , UK. passim

Anagrams

Breton

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑː.ven/

Noun

aven f ‎(dual divaven, plural avenioù)

  1. (archaic) river

French

Noun

aven m ‎(plural avens)

  1. sinkhole, swallow hole

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