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Etymology of the Latin word alluvium

the Latin word alluvium
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

Derivations in other languages

English alluvium, Portuguese alúvio, Romanian aluviu

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin, Late Latin



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