baruria

/bɑːˈruːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a small or insignificant stream.

“The baruria ran through the heart of the village, providing a source of fresh water.”

2. noun

A small or narrow watercourse, especially one that is seasonal or intermittent.

“The baruria dried up during the summer months, only to reappear with the autumn rains.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • stream

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • river