chenier Meaning & Definition
/ʃəˈnɛəɹ/
What Does Chenier Mean?
Chenier is used as a noun meaning An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river. It can also mean A beach ridge consisting of sand or crushed shells raised above mudflats forming part of a strand plain.
Chenier in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ʃəˈnɛəɹ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | cheniers |
Chenier Definition (Noun)
- An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river.
- A beach ridge consisting of sand or crushed shells raised above mudflats forming part of a strand plain.
Synonyms of Chenier
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Chenier in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
chenier (usually uncountable, plural cheniers)
Words That Rhyme With Chenier
Origin of Chenier
From (Louisiana) French chênière, from chêne (“oak”).
Pronouncing Chenier
The standard pronunciation of chenier is //ʃəˈnɛəɹ//, spoken in 1 syllable.