First Known Use: 1536
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alluvion
noun al·lu·vi·on \ə-ˈlü-vē-ən\
Definition of ALLUVION
1
: the wash or flow of water against a shore
2
: flood, inundation
3
: alluvium
4
: an accession to land by the gradual addition of matter (as by deposit of alluvium) that then belongs to the owner of the land to which it is added; also : the land so added
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Origin of ALLUVION
Latin alluvion-, alluvio, from alluere to flow past, deposit (of water), from ad- + lavere to wash — more at lye
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