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[ˈsprɪŋkl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance
(e.g: I sprinkled the floor with water)
- rain very lightly
(e.g: it began to sprinkle)
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Origin
:
late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen
[ˈsprɪŋkl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
(e.g: a generous sprinkle of pepper)
- a light rain
(e.g: the rain grew from a mere sprinkle to a respectable drizzle)
- tiny sugar strands and balls used for decorating cakes and desserts
Phrases:
Origin
:
late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen
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