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noun
A sand dune in the form of a long, narrow ridge.
- ‘Linear or seif dunes occur in areas of more variable winds and show less lateral movement; star-shaped dunes develop in areas of very variable winds and show little lateral movement and considerable vertical accretion.’
Origin
Early 20th century from Arabic sayf ‘sword’ (because of the shape).
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