dalles
[ dalz ]
plural noun
the rapids of a river running between the walls of a canyon or gorge.
Origin of dalles
11825–35, Americanism;<Canadian French, plural of French dial. (Normandy) dalle literally, sink ≪ Germanic; compare Old English dældale
- Also dells.
Other definitions for Dalles (2 of 2)
Dalles
[ dalz ]
noun
The, a city in N Oregon.
- Also called City of the Dalles.
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British Dictionary definitions for dalles
dalles
/ (ˈdæləs, dælz) /
pl n
Canadian a stretch of a river between high rock walls, with rapids and dangerous currents
Origin of dalles
1from Canadian French, from French (Normandy dialect): sink; compare dale
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