alluvio

/al.lu.'vi.ːo/

Definitions

1. noun

A deposit of sediment carried by water, such as sand, silt, or clay, and deposited at the mouth of a river or in a low-lying area.

“The beach was formed by alluvio deposits from the nearby river.”

Synonyms

  • alluvium
  • sediment

Antonyms

  • bedrock