Alluvion

[ә'lu:viәn]

(noun.) gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment.

Checked by Douglas--From WordNet

(n.) Wash or flow of water against the shore or bank.

(n.) An overflowing; an inundation; a flood.

(n.) Matter deposited by an inundation or the action of flowing water; alluvium.

(n.) An accession of land gradually washed to the shore or bank by the flowing of water. See Accretion.

Editor: Rosanne

n. land gained from the sea by the washing up of sand and earth.

Typist: Nelly