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drought



Pronunciation: (drout), [key]
—n.
1. a period of dry weather, esp. a long one that is injurious to crops.
2. an extended shortage: a drought of good writing.
3. Archaic.thirst. Also,drouthPronunciation: (drouth). [key]

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