chenier

Etymology
From (Louisiana), from.

Pronunciation

 * , or sometimes like Louisiana French,

Noun

 * 1)  An area of scrub oak growing in an accumulation of alluvial soil in a stream, creek, bayou, marsh or river.
 * 2) A beach ridge consisting of sand or crushed shells raised above mudflats forming part of a strand plain.

Alternative forms

 * cheniere