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1.
fīrī
adj.
61 quotations in 4 senses
Sense / Definition
Fiery, flaming, blazing; also
fig.
;
firi levene
or
thonder
, lightning.
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wā̆terī
adj.
63 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Characterized by abundant precipitation, rainy (b) full of water vapor; humid; (c) consisting of naturally occurring water or water vapor;
wateri moisture (shoures)
; (d) possessing the essential…
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