geest

noun

ˈgāst,
ˈgēst
plural -s
1
: alluvial matter not of recent origin on the surface of land
2
: loose material (as earth or soil) formed by decay of rocks in a place compare laterite, saprolite

Word History

Etymology

German, from Low German, high dry land near the sea, from Middle Low German gēst

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“Geest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geest. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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