Etymology of the French word colluvion
the French word colluvion
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
using the French prefix co-