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allochtonous

allochtonous is the misspelling of allochthonous.

Meaning of allochthonous

Adjective

allochthonous (not comparable)

  1. Originating in a place other than where it is found.
  2. Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

Questions about allochtonous

What is allochtonous the misspelling of?
Allochtonous is the misspelling of allochthonous.

Words near allochtonous in the dictionary

  1. allochthonic
  2. allochthonous
  3. allochthonously
  4. allochthons
  5. allochthony
  6. allochtonous
  7. allocishet
  8. alloclamide
  9. alloclasite
  10. allocochick
  11. allocolchicine

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