COLLUVIA Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word colluvia. (close relations)
Definition of COLLUVIA
Best Alternative Words for COLLUVIA
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alluvium | nounn | |||||||
noun • clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down | ||||||||
debris | nounn | |||||||
noun • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up | ||||||||
detritus | nounn | |||||||
noun • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up • loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks | ||||||||
earth | nounn | |||||||
noun • the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on • the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on • the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) • the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface • the solid part of the earth's surface • the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile • the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife • a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) verb • hide in the earth like a hunted animal • connect to the earth | ||||||||
gravel | nounn | |||||||
noun • rock fragments and pebbles verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • cover with gravel • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
sand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) • a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral • fortitude and determination verb • rub with sandpaper | ||||||||
sediment | nounn | |||||||
noun • matter that has been deposited by some natural process verb • deposit as a sediment • settle as sediment | ||||||||
silt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake verb • become chocked with silt | ||||||||
soil | nounn | |||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean • the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty |