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Valles is a term with several related uses in linguistics, geography, and astronomy. It derives from Latin vallis, meaning valley. In Latin, vallis has a plural form valles; in English and other languages, “Valles” can appear as a Latinized form of the word valley and is encountered in toponyms, historic texts, and scientific naming.

Geography and toponymy: In modern usage, valleys are low-lying elongated depressions between hills or mountains. The

Planetary nomenclature: The International Astronomical Union uses Latin terms to name valley features on other worlds.

Valles is also a surname in various cultures. See also Vallis and Valley for related terms.

plural
form
“valleys”
is
common
in
English,
while
“valles”
sometimes
appears
in
Spanish-language
place
names
or
historical
inscriptions
as
a
translation
or
as
part
of
a
proper
name.
The
word
also
appears
in
surnames
and
in
the
names
of
districts
or
municipalities,
typically
reflecting
local
valley
geography.
The
singular
“vallis”
and
the
plural
“valles”
appear
in
official
names.
Notable
examples
include
Vallis
Alpes
and
Vallis
Schröteri
on
the
Moon,
and
Valles
Marineris
on
Mars,
one
of
the
largest
canyon
systems
in
the
Solar
System.