'abluvion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abluere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'luere' meant 'to wash.'

'abluere' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abluvionem,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abluvion.'

Initially, it meant 'to wash away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'material washed away by water.'