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单词 babbling brook
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Definition of babbling brook in English:

babbling brook

noun
  • 1A small, fast-running stream.

  • 2Australian and NZ slang a cook, especially an army cook, or one who caters for a party or camp of musterers, shearers, etc.; compare "babbler" (now chiefly historical).

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in James Thomson (1700–1748), poet.

 
 

Definition of babbling brook in US English:

babbling brook

noun
  • 1A small, fast-running stream.

  • 2Australian and NZ slang a cook, especially an army cook, or one who caters for a party or camp of musterers, shearers, etc.; compare "babbler" (now chiefly historical).

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in James Thomson (1700–1748), poet.

 
 
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