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.