wilted

verb

Meaning

To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
To fatigue; to lose strength.
To cause to droop or become limp and flaccid (as a flower).
To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.
(of plants) Drooping, typically due to lack of water.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

limp(English)stale(English)withered(English)droopy(English)wilty(English)withery(English)drooping(English)dried up(English)lettuce(English)flowers(English)grass(English)flower(English)

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Sources

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