alluvion
(al-lu-vi-on)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a gradual increase of land on a shore or a river bank by the action of water; 2 overflow; flood
Example Sentence
After many years alluvion formed in front of the property.
Synonyms
silt deposits; alluvial sediment; flood; inundation; deluge
Antonyms
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