TRIBUTARY


Meaning of TRIBUTARY in English

[ 'trɪbjʊt(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural tributaries )

1》 a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.

2》 historical a person or state that pays tribute to another state or ruler.

Origin

ME: from L. tributarius , from tributum (see tribute ).

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