torridness

Variant of torrid

torrid definition

tor·rid (tôr′id, tär′-)

adjective

  1. dried by or subjected to intense heat, esp. of the sun; scorched; parched; arid
  2. so hot as to be parching or oppressive; scorching
  3. highly passionate, ardent, zealous, etc.

Etymology: L torridus < torrere, to dry: see thirst

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