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moraine

noun mo·raine \mə-ˈrān\

Definition of MORAINE

:  an accumulation of earth and stones carried and finally deposited by a glacier
mo·rain·al \-ˈrā-nəl\ adjective
mo·rain·ic \-ˈrā-nik\ adjective
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Origin of MORAINE

French, from French dialect (Savoy) morêna
First Known Use: 1789
MORAINE Defined for Kids

moraine

noun mo·raine \mə-ˈrān\

Definition of MORAINE for Kids

:  a pile of earth and stones left by a glacier

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