spume

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun foam or froth on the sea
  2. verb make froth or foam and become bubbly

Etymology

From Middle English spume, from Old French espume, from Latin spūma.

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