spathillae

/ˌspæθɪˈleɪ, -ˈliː/

Definitions

1. noun

a small stream or rivulet, especially one that flows from a spring or a glacier.

“The geologist studied the spathillae that formed in the glacial valley.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • creek

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • river