Meaning of freshet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfrɛʃət/

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  1. Noun

    freshet

    Etymology

    late 16th century: probably from Old French freschete, diminutive of freis‘fresh’

    Definitions

    1. the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

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