noun a deep narrow valley or hollow, especially one with a stream running through it
In literature, the term combe is sometimes used poetically to evoke a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
In geology, a combe can refer to a small valley or ravine that has been eroded by water, often found in areas with soft rock formations.
In botany, a combe can refer to a sheltered valley or hollow that provides a microclimate suitable for certain plant species to thrive.
In geography, a combe is a steep-sided valley or hollow, typically in chalk or limestone hills. It is often used to describe a small valley or hollow with a stream running through it.
In some regions, the word 'combe' is used in place names to describe a specific geographical feature, such as 'Combe Martin' in England.
In the context of a writer, 'combe' may refer to a small valley or hollow, often used in descriptions of landscapes or settings in literature.
Psychologists may use the term 'combe' in the context of cognitive psychology to refer to a mental representation of a specific category or concept.
Geologists may use 'combe' to describe a geological feature such as a narrow valley or ravine formed by erosion.
Botanists may use 'combe' to describe a type of plant community or habitat found in a specific ecological niche.