stour

/staʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stream or brook, especially one that is dry for part of the year.

“The hikers followed the stour through the desert landscape.”

2. verb

To flow or pour in a stream, especially one that is small or intermittent.

“The rain stoured into the dry riverbed.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • stream

Antonyms

  • desiccated
  • dry