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arid in Arabic

قَاحِل qāḥil

UK/ˈæɹɪd/

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arid in Arabic: قَاحِل (qāḥil). In English, arid means very dry.

Arabic words for arid

very dry
قَاحِل qāḥil

English meaning of arid

  1. adjective Very dry.
  2. adjective Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
  3. adjective Devoid of value.

Full definition of arid

arid in a sentence

  • Deserts are known for being arid.
  • The millionaire viewed his gift as arid.

Synonyms of arid

arid in other languages

Questions about arid in Arabic

What is the meaning of arid in Arabic?
Arid in Arabic is قَاحِل (qāḥil).
ما معنى كلمة arid؟
Arid: قَاحِل (qāḥil).
What does arid mean in English?
Arid means very dry.

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