Chenier
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ʃəˈnɛəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chenier is a noun meaning (Louisiana) An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river.
Meaning
(Louisiana) An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river.
More Meanings
- A beach ridge consisting of sand or crushed shells raised above mudflats forming part of a strand plain.
Word Forms
- cheniers
- cheniere
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coulee, vlei, levee, letch, lever, washland.
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