word

moraine

muh-RAYN

məˈreɪn

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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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