pluviculture

English

Etymology

Equivalent to pluvi- (from pluvial) + culture.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpluː.vɪˌkʌl.tʃə/

Noun

pluviculture (uncountable)

  1. rainmaking; attempts to induce rain artificially
    • 1927, D.S. Jordan, chapter II, in Higher Foolishness, page 66:
      In this business of pluviculture (as I have nicely named it) the operator (aptly called a "quacktitioner") promises showers on a thirsty land.
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