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gelid

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5 lettersPronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/Part of speech adjectiveSorted degilStarts with GEnds with D0 clues
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Definitions

  1. extremely cold

Word origin

First attested in 1630. From Latin gelidus (“cold”), from gelu (“frost”).

Used in a sentence

  • Of Cassandra-Marat we have spoken often; yet the most surprising truth remains to be spoken: that he actually does not want sense; but, with croaking gelid throat, croaks out masses of the truth, on several things.
  • Above the gelid source of mountain springs, ⁠A solitary eagle, circling, flies.
  • In the worst of summer the tower remained cool, yet the air seemed feverish and gelid when sisters of different Ajahs came too close.

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