Dewdrop
/ˈdjuːdrɒp/noun
A small drop of dew that forms on surfaces in the early morning or late evening.
Did you know?In folklore, dewdrops were believed to be the tears of fairies, imbued with mystical properties for healing and protection.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
dēaw
“Morning moisture or condensation.”
Old English
OE
dropa
“A drop of liquid.”
Middle English
ME
dewdroppe
“A drop of dew, often associated with freshness and beauty.”
Modern English
Eng
dewdrop
“A poetic term for the small drops of water formed by condensation on grass and leaves.”