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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The washing action of rain, capable of erosion and transporting soil. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A deposit formed by rain. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To wash by the action of rain.

Etymology

From rain + wash.

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