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Meaning of placer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

placer

noun

Definitions

  1. (sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

placer

Pronunciation:/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

  2. (by extension) Any place holding treasures.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver