small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand
From Old French 'gravele,' diminutive of 'grave' (sand, shore), possibly from Celtic origin
Gravel gets its name from old French meaning 'little sand' or 'little shore.' It's basically nature's way of making tiny beaches everywhere - just rocks that have been tumbled smooth by time and water.
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