English Explanatory Dictionary

anabranch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diverging branch of a river, creek, or stream which re-enters the main stream.

Pronunciation

/ˈænəbɹæntʃ/ /ˈænəbɹɑːntʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anabranch.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-anabranch.wav

Word forms

anabranch anabranches

Etymology

From ana- (“extracted from anastomosing”) + branch.

Derived words

anabranched anabranching
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