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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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