spindrift
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spin·drift

noun \ˈspin-ˌdrift\

Definition of SPINDRIFT

1
: sea spray; especially : spray blown from waves during a gale
2
: fine wind-borne snow or sand

Origin of SPINDRIFT

alteration of Scots speendrift, from speen to drive before a strong wind + English drift
First Known Use: 1823

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