# yazoo

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #59,133

## Definitions
1. A tributary that runs parallel to a river (especially when separated by a natural levee).

## Etymology
Named after the Yazoo River, a tributary of the Mississippi with this characteristic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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