Meaning Of The Word Barchan

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What's The Definition Of Barchan?

barchan in American English
a crescent-shaped sand dune formed in certain inland desert regions, with the convex side facing into the wind
noun: a crescent-shaped sand dune with the convex side in the direction of the wind

barchan in British English
noun: a crescent-shaped shifting sand dune, convex on the windward side and steeper and concave on the leeward

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