dewdrop

English

noun
Definitions
  • A droplet of water formed as dew.
  • (baseball) A slow pitch.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English deu drop compound from English dew + English drop (act of dropping).

Origin

English

drop

Gloss

act of dropping

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