ScienceAugust 31, 2026
coursing
KOR-sing
Definition
Moving rapidly and freely, especially referring to water flowing through or across a specific landscape.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'cours', stemming from the Old French 'cors' and the Latin 'cursus', meaning a running or journey.
In the news
In the article, the word describes how water from the ancient Bidahochi Lake flowed across the terrain to help carve the Grand Canyon. It emphasizes the active, powerful movement of the river through the region.
In 1869, Grand Canyon was named by legendary explorer Major John Wesley Powell, over 150 years later scien
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times