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drought

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Main Entry: drought
Pronunciation: \ˈdrat\
Variant(s): also drouth \ˈdrath\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drūgath, from drūgian to dry up; akin to Old English drȳge dry — more at dry
Date: before 12th century

1 : a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically : one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth
2 : a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired

drought·i·ness \ˈdra-tē-nəs\ noun

droughty \ˈdra-tē\ adjective


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