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gyttja

noun
gyt·​tja | \ ˈyi(ˌ)chä\
plural -s

Definition of gyttja

: a lacustrine mud containing abundant organic material

History and Etymology for gyttja

Swedish, from gjuta to pour, from Old Swedish giūta; akin to Old Norse gjōta to bear young, drop one's young (pour)

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