Downcome

/ˈdaʊn.kʌm/ noun

Definition

A falling down; a descent, drop, or decline; also, a heavy downpour of rain.

Etymology

From 'down' (downward direction) plus 'come' (to arrive); describes something moving or falling downward, with the earliest uses appearing in Middle English texts.

Kelly Says

A 'downcome' of rain is a wonderfully poetic way to describe a storm—it's what the rain does, it comes down upon you! Medieval English loved these compound words that describe natural phenomena with vivid action verbs.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.