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Droughty

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drought (drout) also drouth (drouth)

n.

1. A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions.

2. A prolonged dearth or shortage.

[Middle English, from Old English drgoth; akin to drge, dry.]

droughty adj.

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