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seiche

Syllabification: (seiche)
Pronunciation: /sāSH/
Definition of seiche

noun

  • a temporary disturbance or oscillation in the water level of a lake or partially enclosed body of water, especially one caused by changes in atmospheric pressure.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Swiss French, perhaps from German Seiche 'sinking (of water)'

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