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torrid

2 entries found.
  1. torrid
  2. torrid zone

Main Entry:
tor·rid Listen to the pronunciation of torrid
Pronunciation:
\ˈtȯr-əd, ˈtär-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin torridus, from torrēre
Date:
1545
1 a: parched with heat especially of the sun : hot <torrid sands> b: giving off intense heat : scorching2: ardent, passionate <torrid love letters>
— tor·rid·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of torridity \tȯ-ˈri-də-tē\ noun
— tor·rid·ly Listen to the pronunciation of torridly \ˈtȯr-əd-lē, ˈtär-\ adverb
— tor·rid·ness noun
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