placer

1. One who places or arranges something.
2. One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

noun

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

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

adjective

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