First Known Use: 1789
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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
Rhymes with MORAINE
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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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