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IPA transcription: ['wɪlts]

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Noun

  • any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

  • causing to become limp or drooping

Verb

  • lose strength

    “My opponent was wilting”

  • become limp

    “The flowers wilted”

Usage examples

  • Cotton as Headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire.
  • Nicholas was the eldest son of John Nicholas of a Wiltshire family.
  • It has been reported in the River Avon in Hampshire and Wiltshire.
  • Handy was born in Wiltshire, England and educated at Clayesmore School.
  • There is a small memorial at Mere in Wiltshire.
  • Healey is from Swindon in Wiltshire, England.
  • Moulton Bicycle Company is based in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England.
  • Zouch was born at Ansty, Wiltshire, son of Francis Zouche.
  • His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Wardrobe Museum in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
  • He is buried in Charlton Church, Wiltshire, together with his first wife.