ripple

Definitions


[ˈrɪp(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it
(e.g: he dived into the pool leaving barely a ripple)

- a type of ice cream with wavy lines of coloured flavoured syrup running through it
(e.g: a family block of raspberry ripple)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin


[ˈrɪp(ə)l], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface
(e.g: the Mediterranean rippled and sparkled)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin




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