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dune

/djuːn/ noun · British & US
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What does dune mean?

noun

A hill of sand, especially one formed by wind, often found in deserts. A long, narrow elevation of sand, often with a steep slope on one side.

Example

"The tourists climbed to the top of the massive sand dune."

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