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PLACER
placer
(noun) an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
placer (plural placers)
One who places or arranges something.
(slang) One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
Synonyms
• (one who places)
• (dealer in stolen goods): fence, receiver
Etymology 2
Noun
placer (plural placers)
(ethology, sheep, Australia, New Zealand) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
Etymology 3
Adjective
placer (not comparable)
(mining) alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver
Noun
placer (plural placers)
A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
(by extension) Any place holding treasures.
Anagrams
• carpel, craple, parcel
Proper noun
Placer
A municipality of Masbate, Philippines.
A municipality of Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
Anagrams
• carpel, craple, parcel
Source: Wiktionary
Pla"cer, n.
Definition: One who places or sets. Spenser.
Plac"er, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A deposit of earth, sand, or gravel, containing valuable mineral in particles, especially by the side of a river, or in the bed of a mountain torrent. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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