noun
tributary
Tributary (noun) means a natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
noun
1
A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
2
A vein which drains into another vein.
3
A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
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Etymology
PIE word *tréyes From Middle English tributarie (“paying tribute”), from Latin tribūtārius, from tribūtum (“tribute”).
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What is the meaning of tributary?
"tributary" (noun) means a natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
What are the different meanings of tributary?
"tributary" has 3 main meanings: 1. A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water; 2. A vein which drains into another vein; 3. A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.