Colluvies

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Colluvies \Col*lu"vi*es\, n. [L., a collection of washings,
     dregs, offscourings, fr. colluere to wash; col- + luere to
     wash.]
     1. A collection or gathering, as of pus, or rubbish, or odds
        and ends.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]


  
     2. A medley; offscourings or rabble.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]