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reservoir
What does reservoir mean?
reservoir (noun): a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce reservoir?
/ˈɹɛzəvˌwɑɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does reservoir come from?
From French réservoir (“collection place”) (fig.), réservoir (“storehouse”) (lit.). in turn from French réserver (“to reserve, keep”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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