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distributary

American

[dih-strib-yoo-ter-ee] / dɪˈstrɪb jʊˌtɛr i /

noun

an outflowing branch of a stream or river, typically found in a delta (opposed to tributary).

distributary British

/ -trɪ, dɪˈstrɪbjʊtərɪ /

noun

one of several outlet streams draining a river, esp on a delta

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distributary Scientific

/ dĭ-strĭb′yə-tĕr′ē /

A branch of a river that flows away from the main stream.
One of the channels in a braided stream.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

distributaries

plural

Etymology

Origin of distributary

First recorded in 1535–45; distribute + -ary

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