ˈrivyələ̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
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Etymology: modification (influenced by Latin rivulus rivulet) of Italian rivoletto, diminutive of rivolo, from Latin rivulus, diminutive of rivus brook, stream — more at rise
: a small stream : brook , runnel , streamlet
rills running down the steepest slopes develop into rivulets — C.A.Cotton
rivulets of melted snow coursing along the ruts — F.V.W.Mason
rivulets of perspiration ran down their flushed cheeks — Kenneth Roberts