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tributary
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tributary
Noun
  • ∙ A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
  • ∙ A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
Adjective
  • ∙ Related to the paying of tribute.
  • ∙ subordinate; inferior
  • ∙ Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.