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Valles Marineris

/ˈvælɪs ˌmɛəɹɪˈnɛɹɪs/

Valles Marineris proper noun: a large system of canyons on the surface of Mars; contains channels possibly caused by the flow of water.

Proper noun

Valles Marineris

  1. a large system of canyons on the surface of Mars; contains channels possibly caused by the flow of water

Origin of Valles Marineris

Pseudo-Latinism, derived from Latin vallēs (“valleys”) + mariner + Latin -is.

Questions about Valles Marineris

What does Valles Marineris mean?
Valles Marineris means a large system of canyons on the surface of Mars; contains channels possibly caused by the flow of water.
What part of speech is Valles Marineris?
Valles Marineris is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Valles Marineris?
Valles Marineris is pronounced /ˈvælɪs ˌmɛəɹɪˈnɛɹɪs/.

Words near Valles Marineris in the dictionary

  1. valleriite
  2. valleriites
  3. Vallery
  4. Vallerys
  5. Valles
  6. Valles Marineris
  7. Valleses
  8. vallesiachotamine
  9. Vallesian
  10. Valletta
  11. Vallettan

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