word
alluvial
uh-LOO-vee-ul
əˈluːviəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
alluvial
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
Relating to sediment deposited by flowing water, especially in river plains and deltas.
History and origin
Latin — 'alluvium' (a washing against).
Examples
- The Nile delta is one of the world's most fertile alluvial plains.
Common mispronunciations
AL-uh-vee-uluh-LOO-vee-al
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