thirst

English

/θɜːst/, /θɝst/

noun
Definitions
  • A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane
  • The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
  • (figuratively) A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
  • (slang) sexual lust

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thirst inherited from Old English þurst inherited from *þurstu inherited from Proto-Germanic *þurstuz (dryness, thirst) derived from Proto-Indo-European *ters- (dry), *ters- (dry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ters-

Gloss

dry

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

干, 乾

Emoji
🏜️

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