delta
noun/ˈdɛltə/
Frequency rank: #3,603 most common English word
Meaning
A triangular area of land formed by sediment deposited where a river meets the sea or a lake.
Example sentence
The river formed delta at its mouth, creating a wide, flat area of land.
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