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delta

delta

noun DEL-tah Rare
Animals & Nature Geography

Also means

river delta

Usage Note

Delta refers to the Greek letter Δ and, by analogy, to the fan-shaped landform where a river meets the sea. It is also used in scientific and technical contexts for a change or difference (as in mathematics and physics). Le delta du Nil is the classic geographic example taught in French schools.

Examples

"Le delta du Rhône est riche en biodiversité."

Natural Translation

The Rhône delta is rich in biodiversity.

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