Etymology of the English word alluvion
the English word alluvion
derived from the French word alluvion
derived from the Latin word alluvio (flood, overflow; addition made to land by deposition of slit)
derived from the Latin word alluvius (alluvial, from river overflow, deposit)
derived from the Late Latin word alluere (wash, flow past, near)
using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)
derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)
derived from the Latin word luere (atone, make amends for, expiate; fulfill , make good; discharge; pay; pay fine, compensate; wash, lave; cleanse)
using the Latin suffix -luere