bottomland

/ˈbɑt̬əmˌlænd/
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Other forms: bottomlands

Definitions of bottomland
  1. noun
    low-lying alluvial land near a river
    synonyms: bottom
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    type of:
    ground, land, soil
    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
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