Meaning
Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin alluvius (“alluvial”), from alluviō (“an overflowing, inundation”), from alluō (“wash against”). By surface analysis, alluvium + -ial.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
estuarine
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: