gravier

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French

Etymology

From Old French grave + -ier.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁa.vje/
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Noun

gravier m (plural graviers)

  1. gravel (small fragments of rock) [from mid-11th c.]
  2. (specifically) crushed rocks between 5 and 40 mm in diameter (used on unpaved roads, in gardens to increase drainage, etc.)
  3. (archaic) gravel, kidney stones, gallstones
  4. (Newfoundland) beach woman, shoreman (individual who spreads out and dries cod on a (gravel) beach)

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