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alluvion

noun

/əˈluːviən/

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

sediment, deposit, accumulation, flood, inundation

erosion, drought

river alluvion, natural alluvion, fertile alluvion, alluvion effect

An item of clothing.

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

an abnormality or distortion in the shape or structure of a body part