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(del-ta) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into smaller rivers.

Example Sentence

The delta is at the mouth of the Mississippi river.

More Example Sentences

The delta is rich in wildlife and plants.

Synonyms

river mouth; alluvial plain

Antonyms

sand dunes

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Rhymes

  • delta

  • revuelta
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