Cascade
/kæˈskeɪd/noun
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.
Did you know?The term 'cascade' is linked to the Latin 'cascare', meaning 'to fall', evoking the powerful imagery of water's relentless descent, often seen as a metaphor for fate's unstoppable flow.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cascare
“to fall, tumble.”
Old French
Old French
cascade
“a small waterfall.”
Late 16th Century
English
cascade
“adopted from French, referring to a waterfall.”
Modern English
English
cascade
“used to describe a series of waterfalls or anything resembling a waterfall, especially in flow.”