Drouth Definition & Meaning
drouth
- noun
- a prolonged shortage; "when England defeated Pakistan it ended a ten-year drought"
- a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"
"Drouth" in song lyrics
See how drouth is used in real songs:
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"Whereon they surfeit, yet complain on drouth:"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
Words that rhyme with drouth
Usage tips for "drouth"
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