Freshet Definition

frĕshĭt
freshets
noun
freshets
A sudden overflowing of a stream because of melting snow or heavy rain.
Webster's New World
A stream or rush of fresh water flowing into the sea.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Freshet

Noun

Singular:
freshet
Plural:
freshets

Origin of Freshet

  • From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.

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