placer Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
WordNet
Pla"cer noun
Definitions
One who places or sets. Spenser.
Plac"er noun
Etymology
Sp.Definitions
A deposit of earth, sand, or gravel, containing valuable mineral in particles, especially by the side of a river, or in the bed of a mountain torrent. U.S.
