rillet

noun

rill·​et ˈri-lət How to pronounce rillet (audio)
: a little rill

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rillet was in 1538

Dictionary Entries Near rillet

Cite this Entry

“Rillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rillet. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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