засуха
имя существительное 1) засуха Например: monsoon drought — муссонная засуха 2) [диалектное, устаревшее] жажда Синоним(ы): thirst
also drouth noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drūgath, from drūgian to dry up; akin to Old English drȳge dry — more at dry 1. a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth 2. a prolonged or chronic shortage or lack of something expected or desired • droughtiness noun • droughty adjective