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rivulet

riv·u·let [ rívvyələt ] (plural riv·u·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small flow: a small quick-flowing stream of something

2. little stream: a small stream or river ( literary )

[Late 16th century. Alteration of obsolete riveret< earlier form of French riviérette, diminutive of rivière (see river)]
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