Wilted

/ˈwɪltɪd/ adjective

Definition

Drooping or withering, usually because something is dry, hot, or has lost its strength or freshness.

Etymology

Origins uncertain but possibly related to Dutch 'welken' or German 'welken' meaning 'to wither.' First used in English around the 1600s to describe plants losing vitality.

Kelly Says

Plants wilt as a survival strategy—they droop to reduce water loss in hot conditions, so wilting is actually a clever adaptation, not just damage!

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