cataractine
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Pertaining to a cataract or waterfall; giving rise to a fall of water.
Examples
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The two under the trees knew that they heard the roar of host breaking upon host, the cataractine thunder of a distant battle.
Note
The word 'cataractine' comes ultimately from Greek roots meaning 'down' and 'rushing'.
