jet d'eau

noun — 2 senses

jet d'eau

noun

/ʒeɪ ˈdoʊ/

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from French jet d'eau (literally “jet of water”).

1

Archaic A stream of water spouting from a fountain or pipe (especially from one arranged to throw water upward), used as an ornament in a garden or public place.

2

Archaic The fountain or pipe from which such a stream issues.

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