PLACER

placer

(noun) an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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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