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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river. Louisiana, uncountable, usually
2. 2
   A beach ridge consisting of sand or crushed shells raised above mudflats forming part of a strand plain. uncountable, usually

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Etymology

From (Louisiana) French chênière, from chêne (“oak”).

Related phrases

strand plain

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