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brook1

Pronunciation: /brʊk/
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Definition of brook

noun

  • a small stream: the Lake District boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks

Derivatives

brooklet

Pronunciation: /-lɪt/
noun

Origin:

Old English brōc, of unknown origin; related to Dutch broek and German Bruch 'marsh'

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