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tributary

/ˈtraɪbjuːtəri/ noun · British & US
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What does tributary mean?

noun

A small river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake. A person or organization that gives money or other support to a person or organization in a higher position of authority.

Example

"The tributary to the Amazon River was swollen from recent rainfall."

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