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rainfalls

[reyn-fawl]

rain·fall

[reyn-fawl]
noun
1.
a fall or shower of rain.
2.
the amount of water falling in rain, snow, etc., within a given time and area, usually expressed as a hypothetical depth of coverage: a rainfall of 70 inches a year.

Origin:
1840–50; rain + fall
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rainfall   (rān'fôl')  Pronunciation Key 
The quantity of water, usually expressed in millimeters or inches, that is precipitated in liquid form in a specified area and time interval. Rainfall is often considered to include solid precipitation such as snow, hail, and sleet as well.
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