estuary

US /ˈes.tu.er.i/
UK /ˈes.tu.er.i/
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riviermonding, estuarium

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

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Many species of fish and birds thrive in the rich ecosystem of the estuary.
Veel vis- en vogelsoorten gedijen in het rijke ecosysteem van de riviermonding.
The ship sailed slowly up the estuary towards the port.
Het schip voer langzaam de riviermonding op richting de haven.