Brook (noun)

1. A small stream.
2. A small stream of a liquid, such as blood.

Origin:

Old english brōc, of germanic origin; related to dutch broek and german bruch "marsh", from an indo-european root meaning "to break".

Examples:

1. He followed the brook through the woods.
2. The brook babbled as it flowed.
3. The brook was shallow and wide.
4. The brook was a tributary of the river.
5. The brook was a peaceful place to rest.