GEYSER


Meaning of GEYSER in English

■ noun

1》 'gi:zə , 'gʌɪ- a hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air.

2》 'gi:zə Brit. a gas-fired water heater through which water flows as it is rapidly heated.

Origin

C18: from Icelandic Geysir , the name of a particular spring in Iceland; related to geysa 'to gush'.

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