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sprinkle

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/salpiˈkɐ̃w̃/sal·pi·cão

Definition

1

The action or effect of sprinkling; a scattering of small drops or particles.

Usage examples

The sprinkle of rain refreshed the air.
A sprinkle of paint left marks on the paper.

Common combinations

sprinkle of watersprinkle of lightsprinkle of colours