smur

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Drizzle, light rain, fine drizzle that hangs in the air and does not actually precipitate.
verb
  1. To drizzle, to rain lightly and finely.

Pronunciation

/smɜː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smur.wav /smɜːɹ/

Word forms

smur smurs smurr smirr smir smurring smurred

Etymology

Uncertain; possibly related to smoor. Compare Scottish Gaelic smùr (“dross, dust”).

Derived words

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