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Rareplacer
The correct spelling is placer.
How to pronounce placer
/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Pla-ser
The correct spelling is placer. One who places or arranges something.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.One who places or arranges something.
- 2.One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
- 3.(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
- 4.A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
- 5.(by extension) Any place holding treasures.
adjective
- 1.Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver
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