spray1
n.
liquid sent through the air in tiny drops.
▸a liquid preparation which can be forced out of an aerosol or other container in a spray.
v.
- apply (liquid) in a spray.
▸cover or treat with a spray.
▸(of liquid) be sent through the air in a spray.
▸(of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory.
- scatter over an area with force.
Derivative
- sprayable adj.
- sprayer n.
Etymology
C17 (orig. as spry): rel. to MDu. spra(e)yen ‘sprinkle’.
spray2
n.
- a stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage.
- a bunch of cut flowers arranged in an attractive way.
▸a brooch in the form of a bouquet.
Etymology
ME: representing OE (e)sprei, recorded in personal and place names, of unknown origin.