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allocthonous

allocthonous 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 allocthonous

What is allocthonous the misspelling of?
Allocthonous is the misspelling of allochthonous.

Words near allocthonous in the dictionary

  1. allocrine
  2. allocrite
  3. allocrites
  4. allocryptopine
  5. allocryptopines
  6. allocthonous
  7. allocute
  8. allocuted
  9. allocutes
  10. allocuting
  11. allocution

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