alluvium
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noun \-vē-əm\ plural al·lu·vi·ums or -via \-vē-ə\
Definition of ALLUVIUM
: clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water
See Origin of ALLUVIUM
Medieval Latin, alteration of Latin alluvio
First Known Use: circa 1656
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