name
Meaning 1
A surname from Norwegian.
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Standard Lemma guide
aven
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CMU ARPABET: AA0 V EY1 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A vertical shaft leading upward from a cave passage, sometimes connecting with passages above.
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noun
Meaning 3
A pothole.
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Norwegian Aven. It could also be a variant of Avon.
Borrowed from French aven.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: awen — a vertical shaft leading upward from a cave passage