water year
n.— «A total of 7.62 inches for what’s called the “water year” (from Oct. 1), also about 3 inches above normal, has to look pretty good.» —“Gotta love that First Amendment” Great Falls Tribune (Minn.) Apr. 8, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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