DROUGHT


Meaning of DROUGHT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' drau ̇ t

Variant: also drouth \ ' drau ̇ th \

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dr ū gath, from dr ū gian to dry up; akin to Old English dry ̄ ge 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 \ ' drau ̇ -t ē -n ə s \ noun

– droughty \ ' drau ̇ -t ē \ adjective

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