Definition of Moraine

1. Noun. Accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier.

Group relationships: Glacier
Generic synonyms: Earth, Ground

Definition of Moraine

1. n. An accumulation of earth and stones carried forward and deposited by a glacier.

Definition of Moraine

1. Noun. An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier. ¹

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Definition of Moraine

1. an accumulation of debris deposited by a glacier [n -S] : MORAINAL, MORAINIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Moraine

1. An accumulation of earth and stones carried forward and deposited by a glacier. If the moranie is at the extremity of the glacier it is a terminal moranie; if at the side, a lateral moranie; if parallel to the side on the central portion of the glacier, a medial moranie. In the last case it is formed by the union of the lateral moranies of the branches of the glacier. A ground moranie is one beneath the mass of ice. Origin: F. Cf. Prov. G. Mur stones broken off, It. Mora a heap of stones, hillock, G. Murbe soft, broken up, OHG. Muruwi, AS. Mearu tender, Gr. To cause to wither, Skr. Mla to relax. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moraine

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mopwater
mopy
mopying
moqueca
moquecas
moquette
moquettes
mor
mora
moraceous
morae
moraesite
moraic
morainal
moraine (current term)
moraines
morainic
moral
moral(a)
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moral Mafia
moral arithmetic
moral ataxia
moral authority
moral code
moral excellence
moral fiber
moral fibre

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