adust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Abnormally dark or over-concentrated (associated with various states of discomfort or illness, specifically being too hot or dry).
  2. Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.
  3. Burnt or having a scorched colour.

Pronunciation

/əˈdʌst/

Word forms

adust

Etymology

From Middle French aduste, and its source, Latin adustus (“burnt, scorched”), past participle of adūrere.

Derived words

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