alluvial
The origin and history of alluvial.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin alluvius, which came from alluviō, meaning an overflowing or flood. That in turn came from alluō, meaning to wash against.
The origin and history of alluvial.
The word comes from the Latin alluvius, which came from alluviō, meaning an overflowing or flood. That in turn came from alluō, meaning to wash against.
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