estuary

🇬🇧 UK/'estjuәri/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The wide mouth of a river where it meets the sea, with a mix of fresh and salt water.

河口,三角湾(淡水与海水交汇处)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
esturoot
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aryrelating to, connected with
=estuary

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The estuary serves as a nursery for many fish species and seabirds.

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