FRESHET


Meaning of FRESHET in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fre-sh ə t

Function: noun

Date: 1596

1 archaic : STREAM 1

2 a : a great rise or overflowing of a stream caused by heavy rains or melted snow b : a swelling quantity : INFLUX <summer brings a freshet of tourists>

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