waterfalls (natural bodies of water)

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Scope note
Perpendicular or very steep descents of the water of a stream. May be used for artificial waterfalls only if highly naturalistic in form and context; otherwise prefer "cascades" or "fountains."
waterfalls
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025