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Meaning of seif in English:

seif

noun

(also seif dune)

  • 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.’

Pronunciation

seif

/siːf/ /seɪf/

Origin

Early 20th century from Arabic sayf ‘sword’ (because of the shape).