temescal

/tɛmɪˈskæl/

Definitions

1. noun

A dry ravine, especially one in a dry region, often with a stream bed.

“The hikers descended into the temescal, searching for a source of water.”

2. proper noun

A neighborhood in East Los Angeles, California, known for its cultural and historical significance.

“The Temescal neighborhood was a hub for artists and musicians in the 1960s.”

Synonyms

  • dry riverbed
  • gully
  • ravine

Antonyms

  • oasis
  • watering hole