单词 | estuary |
释义 | Word Frequency estuary(ˈɛstjʊərɪ) nounWord forms: plural -aries 1. the widening channel of a river where it nears the sea, with a mixing of fresh water and salt (tidal) water 2. an inlet of the sea Derived forms estuarial (ˌɛstjʊˈɛərɪəl) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin aestuārium marsh, channel, from aestus tide, billowing movement, related to aestās summer |
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