| Word | moraine |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. An accumulation of sediment and rocks carried by a glacier. |
| Sentence | They were in fact threatened by sudden moraines that came and shattered at the hoofs of their horses. |
| Source | Baudolino, Umberto Eco, p. 359 |
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