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freshet

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɛʃɪt/

The English word “freshet” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw.
  2. A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea.

Etymology

From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.

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