tributary

¹trib·u·tary

adj \ˈtri-byə-ˌter-ē\

Definition of TRIBUTARY

1

: paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace : subject

2

: paid or owed as tribute <tributary gifts>

3

: channeling material or supplies into something more inclusive : contributory

First Known Use of TRIBUTARY

14th century

Rhymes with TRIBUTARY

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