noun
- the area of land between two rivers or river valleys
Usage: geography; geology
Examples
- The ancient settlement was built on the interfluve between the two major rivers.
- Geologists studied the soil composition of the interfluve to understand regional drainage patterns.
- The interfluve provided a natural boundary between the two tribal territories.
- Farmers on the interfluve had to dig deeper wells than those near the riverbanks.
- The interfluve’s elevated position made it less prone to flooding.
- Archaeological evidence suggests the interfluve was used as a trade route for centuries.