~ 1
■ noun liquid sent through the air in tiny drops.
↘a liquid preparation which can be forced out of an aerosol or other container in a ~.
■ verb
1》 apply (liquid) in a ~.
↘cover or treat with a ~.
↘(of liquid) be sent through the air in a ~.
↘(of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory.
2》 scatter over an area with force.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
C17 (orig. as spry ): related to MDu. spra(e)yen 'sprinkle'.
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage.
2》 a bunch of cut flowers arranged in an attractive way.
↘a brooch in the form of a bouquet.
Origin
ME: representing OE (e)sprei , recorded in personal and place names, of unknown origin.