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.