tributary vs winterbourne

tributary

noun
  • A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water. 

  • A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute. 

  • A vein which drains into a another vein. 

adj
  • Related to the paying of tribute. 

  • Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing. 

  • subordinate; inferior 

winterbourne

noun
  • A stream that only flows in winter or after wet weather, particularly in an area rich in limestone. 

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