placer

adj

Etymology: From American Spanish placer, from earlier placel, apparently from obsolete Portuguese placel.

1. alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

   “Placer gold comes from the weathering of the primary veins releasing the gold to be transported by water action and concentrated in gravel or sand beds.”

   “Since time immemorial, people found that they could extract the gold from placer deposits by sifting the fine-grained material through a mesh: the technique of panning.”

name

1. A barangay of Benito Soliven, Isabela, Philippines.
2. A municipality of Masbate, Philippines.

   “Meronyms: Aguada, Ban-Ao, Burabod, Cabangcalan, Calumpang, Camayabsan, Daanlungsod, Dangpanan, Daraga, Guin-Awayan, Guinhan-Ayan, Katipunan, Libas, Locso-An, Luna, Mahayag, Mahayahay, Manlut-Od, Matagantang, Naboctot, Nagarao, Nainday, Naocondiot, Pasiagon, Pili, Poblacion, Puro, Quibrada, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Taboc, Tan-Awan, Taverna, Tubod, Villa Inocencio — barangays of Placer”

3. A barangay of Talalora, Samar, Philippines.
4. A municipality of Surigao del Norte, Philippines.

   “Meronyms: Amoslog, Anislagan, Bad-as, Boyongan, Bugas-bugas, Central, Ellaperal, Ipil, Lakandula, Mabini, Macalaya, Magsaysay, Magupange, Pananay-an, Panhutongan, San Isidro, Sani-sani, Santa Cruz, Suyoc, Tagbongabong — barangays of Placer”

noun

Etymology: From American Spanish placer, from earlier placel, apparently from obsolete Portuguese placel.

1. A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
2. Any place holding treasures.