Dew
/djuː/noun
Tiny droplets of water that form on cool surfaces at night.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, dew was often seen as a symbol of divine blessing and was linked to fertility rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰew-
“to vapor, to be moist”
Ancient Greek
Greek
θάλασσα (thalassa)
“sea, often associated with moisture and water bodies”
Old English
Old English
dēaw
“dew, moisture, or wetness in the morning”
14th Century
Middle English
dewe
“morning moisture that collects on grass and plants”
Modern English
English
dew
“the condensation of water vapor that appears as droplets on surfaces at night”