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spruit

Pronunciation: /spreɪt/

Definition of spruit

noun

South African

a small watercourse, typically dry except during the rainy season.

Origin:

Dutch; related to sprout

Nearby words

spruce beer
spruce budworm
sprue ¹
sprue ²
spruik
spruit
sprung
sprung rhythm
spry
spt.
spud

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