[ˈsprɪŋkl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance
(e.g: I sprinkled the floor with water)

- rain very lightly
(e.g: it began to sprinkle)


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Origin:
late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen

[ˈsprɪŋkl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
(e.g: a generous sprinkle of pepper)

- a light rain
(e.g: the rain grew from a mere sprinkle to a respectable drizzle)

- tiny sugar strands and balls used for decorating cakes and desserts


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch sprenkelen