allochthon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈlɒkθɒn/
- /əˈlɒkθən/
Etymology
1940–45; back formation from allochthonous.
Meanings
- A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allochthons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |