awash

English

/əˈwɒʃ/

adj
Definitions
  • Washed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.
  • (by extension) Covered, overspread (with or in something).

Etymology

Prefix from English wash.

Origin

English

wash

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