A small brook; a tiny stream or creek, often used poetically or descriptively.
From 'brook' plus the diminutive suffix '-let' (meaning small), following the pattern of 'streamlet' and 'rivulet.'
The suffix '-let' comes from Old French and gives English a special romantic quality—'brooklet' sounds more magical than 'small stream,' which is why poets adore it.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.