water years

A form of water year — The timespan between October 1 and September 30 of the next year, differing from the calendar year because part of the precipitation that falls in late autumn and winter accumulates as snow and does not drain until the following spring or summer.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of water year
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