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