ARIDNESS

aridity, aridness, thirstiness

(noun) a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aridness (usually uncountable, plural aridnesses)

The state or quality of being arid.

Anagrams

• Sardines, sardines

Source: Wiktionary


Ar"id*ness, n.

Definition: Aridity; dryness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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STORY

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