vallis

/ˈvælɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A valley or low area of land between hills or mountains.

“The ancient city was built in the vallis between two mountain ranges.”

2. noun

A low region of the moon’s surface, formed by a crater.

“The astronomers studied the vallis in the lunar crater.”

Synonyms

  • glen
  • valley

Antonyms

  • peak
  • summit