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fluvial

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(flo̵̅o̅′vē əl)

adjective

of, found in, or produced by a river

Origin: ME < L fluvialis < fluvius, a river < fluere, to flow: see fluctuate

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adjective

Of, relating to, or inhabiting a river or stream.
Produced by the action of a river or stream.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin fluviālis

Origin: , from fluvius, river

Origin: , from fluere, to flow; see bhleu- in Indo-European roots

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