dew

/djuː//du/

noun

  1. 1

    Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.

  2. 2

    Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.

  3. 3

    (but see usage notes) An instance of such moisture settling on plants, etc.

    “There was a heavy dew this morning.”
  4. 4

    Anything that falls lightly and in a refreshing manner.

  5. 5

    An emblem of morning, or fresh vigour.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.

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