allochthon
noun/əˈlɒkθən/
Etymology
1940–45; back formation from allochthonous.
Definitions
A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present…
A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for allochthon. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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