word
moraine
muh-RAYN
məˈreɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
moraine
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Dictionary meaning
A mass of rocks and sediment deposited by a glacier.
History and origin
French — 'moraine' (from Savoyard dialect).
Examples
- The valley's distinctive shape and the moraine ridge at its end confirm it was carved by a glacier.
Common mispronunciations
MOR-aynmoh-RAYN
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