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Etymology

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From Spanish talud.

Noun

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talud (plural taluds)

  1. An inward-sloping surface or panel, in talud-tablero architecture.
    • 1974, Mesa Verde National Park (N.P.), Proposed Wilderness: Environmental Impact Statement, page 21:
      Many of these manmade structures have collapsed over the years, and, consequently, a large percent of the taluds have been lost. Numerous dams remain, however, [...]

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French talus, of unknown origin.

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Noun

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talud n (plural [please provide], diminutive [please provide])

  1. slope (of a structure, wall or terrain)

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Estonian

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Noun

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talud

  1. nominative plural of talu

Lubuagan Kalinga

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Noun

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talud

  1. needle

Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French talus, maybe of Celtic origin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /taˈlud/ [t̪aˈluð̞]
  • Rhymes: -ud
  • Syllabification: ta‧lud

Noun

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talud m (plural taludes)

  1. slope (of a structure, wall or terrain)

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Descendants

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  • Dutch: talud
  • English: talud

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