transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdü also ]
ˈdyü noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dēaw; akin to Old High German tou dew, Greek thein to run
Date: before 12th century
1. : moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night
2. : something resembling dew in purity, freshness, or power to refresh
3. : moisture especially when appearing in minute droplets: as
a. : tears
b. : sweat
c. : droplets of water produced by a plant in transpiration
• dew transitive verb
• dew·less -ləs adjective