Definitions For Allochthon

Noun

ALLOCHTHON (plural ALLOCHTHONs) (geology) A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.

Etymology

1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.

Is Allochthon a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
20

The word Allochthon is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

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