Nullah
/ˈnʌlə/
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Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Specificity
Used mainly in South Asia, 'nullah' may not be understood elsewhere without context. 
When traveling outside South Asia, I had to explain what a nullah was to my friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Seasonal Context
'Nullah' often appears in discussions about the monsoon season when water levels rise. 
Villagers were concerned the monsoon would cause the nullah to flood their crops.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
'Nullah' carries local cultural significance, often seen in South Asian literature and media. 
The story mentions a nullah where the children used to play during the summers.