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freshet

fres·het

UK/ˈfɹɛʃɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

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

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