Alluvion Definition
ə-lo͝ovē-ən
noun
The flow of water against a shore or bank.
American Heritage
The washing of water against a shore or bank.
Webster's New World
Inundation by water; flood.
American Heritage
An overflowing; flood.
Webster's New World
The increasing of land area along a shore by deposited alluvium or by the recession of water.
American Heritage
Origin of Alluvion
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Latin alluviō alluviōn- from alluere to wash against ad- ad- -luere to wash leu(ə)- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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