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   Message 741 of 1,275   
   Von Fourche to Gerald Clough   
   Re: How Do You Pronounce Coulee   
   19 Mar 05 23:48:52   
   
   From: monaco6178@hotmail.com   
      
   "Gerald Clough"  wrote in message   
   news:QZ-dnRemTcLfPaHfRVn-1w@texas.net...   
   > Von Fourche wrote:   
   > >     I was at Little Big Horn a few year ago.  I noticed that they use a   
   word   
   > > out there to describe streams or something - COULEE.  I believe that's   
   the   
   > > correct spelling.   
   > >   
   > >     How do you actually pronounce this word?  Is it COOL LEE?   
   > >   
   > >     What exactly is a coulee anyway?   
   > >   
   > > Thanks   
   > >   
   > >   
   > Coo'-Lee is official.  In the west, it's a gulch or ravine, and the word   
   > usually implies that it's a seasonal or occasional watercourse that's   
   > usually dry. Meaning varies with region.   
      
      
       Another question: What is a DRAW in regards to the lay of the land?   
      
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