Main Entry: dew

Pronunciation: \ˈdü also ˈdyü\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dēaw; akin to Old High German tou dew, Greek thein to run

Date: before 12th century

1 : moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night
2 : something resembling dew in purity, freshness, or power to refresh
3 : moisture especially when appearing in minute droplets: as a : tears b : sweat c : droplets of water produced by a plant in transpiration

— dew transitive verb

— dew·less \-ləs\ adjective