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thirst
noun 
  1. A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (as fear, excitement, etc.) which arrests the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane; hence, the condition producing this sensation.
  2. Fig.: A want and eager desire after anything; a craving or longing; " usually with for, of, or after; as, the thirst for gold.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: dorst
  • French: soif
  • German: Durst
  • Italian: avidití 
    (trans-mid)
    (trans-bottom)
  • Spanish: sed
Etymology: Old English íurst

     
 
  

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