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rivulet

[ riv-yuh-lit ]

noun

  1. a small stream; streamlet; brook.


rivulet

/ ˈrɪvjʊlɪt /

noun

  1. a small stream


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rivulet1

1580–90; earlier rivolet < Italian rivoletto, diminutive of rivolo < Latin rīvulus small stream

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rivulet1

C16: from Italian rivoletto , from Latin rīvulus , from rīvus stream

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Example Sentences

This was one saucy sandwich, and I immediately imagined myself with rivulets of both of its dressings dripping down my chin.

Anson's Bay affords good anchorage, and probably has a small rivulet at the bottom.

There was a rivulet close by, in which the bhil had been prepared; I thought of water, and bid one of the men run for some.

Many of them rolled off their tottering ponies into the rivulet, and plunging down their heads drank like beasts.

Presently they came to a shelf of rock which overlooked the valley of the rivulet.

Continuous rains to the north had swollen every brook and rivulet until the impounded water had reached a threatening height.

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