al|lu|vi|um

al|lu|vi|um
al|lu|vi|um «uh LOO vee uhm», noun, plural -vi|ums, -vi|a «-vee- uh».
the deposit of sand, silt, or mud left by flowing water.
[< Late Latin alluvium, neuter of alluvius alluvial < Latin alluere wash against < ad- against + lavere wash]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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