- vlei
- [fleɪ, vlʌɪ]noun S. African a shallow natural pool of water or area of marshy ground.OriginAfrik., from Du. vallei 'valley'.
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vlei — /vleɪ/ (say vlay) noun South African 1. a shallow pool of water. 2. a piece of low lying land covered with water in the rainy season. Also, vley. {Dutch dialect vlei, from Dutch vallei valley} …
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vlei — noun A wet land or lake … Wiktionary
vlei — n. S.Afr. a hollow in which water collects during the rainy season. Etymology: Du. dial. f. Du. vallei valley … Useful english dictionary
vlei rat — noun : a southern African murid rodent (Otomys irroratus) that has long shaggy grizzled pelage, broad ears, and a short scaly tail and is often destructive to young conifers … Useful english dictionary
Southern African Vlei Rat — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
