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Etymology of the English word estuary

the English word estuary
derived from the Latin word aestuarium (tidal marsh, inlet, opening)
derived from the Latin word aestus (agitation, passion, seething)

Date

The earliest known usage of estuary in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

estuarine

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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