Seiche Definition

sāsh, sēch
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.
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Other Word Forms of Seiche

Noun

Singular:
seiche
Plural:
seiches

Origin of Seiche

  • French dialectal exposed lake bottom probably from French sèche feminine of sec dry sec1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Swiss French seiche, perhaps from German Seiche (“sinking”).

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

SSESEI

Words Ending With

EHECHE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With S6 Letter Words Ending With E