DROUGHT


Meaning of DROUGHT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdrau̇t ]

noun

also drouth ˈdrau̇th

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 ˈdrau̇-tē-nəs noun

• droughty ˈdrau̇-tē adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.