irrigate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪrɪgeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1supply water to (land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels.
  • (of a river or stream) supply (land) with water.
  • 2 Medicine wash out (an organ or wound) with a continuous flow of water or medication.

Derivatives

irrigable

adjective

irrigation

noun

irrigator

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin irrigat- 'moistened', from the verb irrigare, from in- 'into' + rigare 'moisten, wet'