dell Meaning & Definition
/dɛl/
What Does Dell Mean?
Dell is used as a noun meaning A valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.
Dell: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɛl/ |
| Synonyms | dingle, dale and vale |
| Plural | dells |
Dell Definition (Noun)
- A valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.
Noun
- A young woman; a wench.
Synonyms of Dell
Dell synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dell (plural dells)
Words That Rhyme With Dell
Origin of Dell
Origin 1: From Middle English delle, del, from Old English dell (“small dale”), from Proto-West Germanic *dalljā, from Proto-Germanic *daljō. Cognate to Proto-Slavic *dolъ (“below, down; valley, pit”), Welsh dôl (“meadow, dale”) and English dale.
Origin 2: Origin obscure. Originally thieves' cant. Possibly from dell (valley). Compare Dutch del (“trollop, floozie”).
Dell: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is dell?
Dell is a noun.
What is another word for dell?
You can replace dell with words such as dingle, dale and vale. See the full list of dell synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dell?
The plural of dell is dells.