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Bayous

Scope note

Denotes marshy creeks or other sluggish swampy watercourses, generally found along the lower Mississippi River and other alluvial lowlands.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008674

Broader Terms used

wetlands

Equivalent Terms used

bayou

Created

13yrs ago

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