I. ˈdri-zəl noun
Date: 1554
1. : a fine misty rain
2. : something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
• driz·zly ˈdriz-(ə-)lē adjective
II. verb
( driz·zled ; driz·zling -z(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: perhaps alteration of Middle English drysnen to fall, from Old English -drysnian to disappear; akin to Gothic driusan to fall
Date: 1584
transitive verb
1. : to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2. : to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
intransitive verb
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
• driz·zling·ly -z(ə-)liŋ-lē adverb