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Thirsts

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

📖 Definitions of "Thirsts"

noun
  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    The condition producing the sensation of thirst.

  3. 3

    A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.

    "a thirst for gold"

  4. 4

    Sexual lust

verb
  1. 1

    To be thirsty.

  2. 2

    (usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

    "I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me."

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