SINCE 1828
alluvium
noun
al·lu·vi·um
| \ ə-ˈlü-vē-əm
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plural alluviums
or alluvia\ -vē-ə
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Definition of alluvium
: clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water
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