COLLUVIES

Etymology

Noun

colluvies (plural colluvies)

effluvium

medley, hotchpotch

Anagrams

• collusive

Source: Wiktionary


Col*lu"vi*es, n. [L., a collection of washings, dregs, offscourings, fr. colluere to wash; col-+ luere to wash.]

1. A collection or gathering, as of pus, or rubbish, or odds and ends.

2. A medley; offscourings or rabble.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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