alluvium
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/əˈluːviəm/
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/əˈluːviəm/
noun
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Soil and sediment deposited by flowing water, such as rivers.
The fertile alluvium along the riverbanks supported a rich variety of plant life.
translation
Soil and sediment deposited by flowing water, such as rivers.
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alluvia