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gumbotil

[ guhm-buh-til ]

noun

, Geology.
  1. a sticky clay formed by the thorough weathering of glacial drift, the thickness of the clay furnishing means for comparing relative lengths of interglacial ages.

gumbotil

/ ˈɡʌmbətɪl /

noun

  1. a sticky clay formed by the weathering of glacial drift

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gumbotil1

1915–20; gumbo + til, variant of till 4

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gumbotil1

C20: from gumbo + til ( l ) 4

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