English Explanatory Dictionary

freshet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɛʃɪt/

Word forms

freshet freshets

Etymology

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

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