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alluvium

noun al·lu·vi·um \ -vē-əm \

Definition of alluvium

plural alluviums or alluvia play \-vē-ə\
: clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water

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Origin and Etymology of alluvium

Medieval Latin, alteration of Latin alluvio

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