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seiche Definition

seiche (sās̸h)

noun

a natural, standing wave in the water of a lake, bay, etc., caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, seismic disturbances, winds, waves, tides, etc.: it continues after the generating force stops

Etymology: < Swiss-Fr

Browse dictionary entries near seiche

  1. ‹ seicento
  2. ‹ sei (whale)
  3. ‹ sei
  4. ‹ seguidilla
  5. ‹ segue
  6. ‹ segregationist
  7. ‹ segregation
  8. ‹ segregated
  9. ‹ segregate
  10. ‹ Segovia
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