thirst
/θɝst/ noun B2- 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 stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane. · We developed a great thirst during our hike.· He had quite a thirst on and so headed to his favourite Dublin pub.
- The condition producing the sensation of thirst. · If you go out in the desert for long without water, the thirst can drive you mad.
- A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing. · She had a real thirst for news and that greatly helped her career.
- Sexual lust. · He had a thirst for her and she had the same for him.
Plural thirsts
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A Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, inquired if the water was good.
The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape.
A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard.
ON A SUMMER DAY, when the great heat induced a general thirst among the beasts, a Lion and a Boar came at the same moment to a small well to drink.
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