freshet \ˈfre-shət\ noun: 1. (archaic) stream, 2. a great rise or overflowing of a stream caused by heavy rains or melted snow, 3. a swelling quantity; influx {summer brings a freshet of tourists}
Etymology: Archaic English fresh stream or pool of freshwater + -et small one
A fleshet is an overflowing of meat.
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