youthful river

English

Noun

youthful river (plural youthful rivers)

  1. (geology) A fast-flowing river characterized by a deep, narrow erosion pattern forming a V-shaped channel or valley.
  • mature river - characterized by a wide channel
  • old river - characterized by large flood plains
  • rejuvenated river

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