concept   arroyo
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, an arroyo is a steep-sided gully in arid regions prone to flash flooding after heavy rain.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 arroyo US Common geographical feature found in arid regions, often subject to flash flooding 1
2 arroyo United States An arroyo is a steep-sided gully or ravine that is dry except after heavy rain, common in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. 1