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anabranch

Pronunciation: /ˈanəbrɑːn(t)ʃ/
Definition of anabranch

noun

chiefly Australian
  • a stream that leaves a river and re-enters it further along its course.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from ana(stomosing) (present participle of anastomose) + branch

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