Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*ters-
4 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *ters-, most common first.
- thirstA sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
- TyrolA state in western Austria. Capital: Innsbruck.
- terra albaA white earthy substance consisting of burnt gypsum and aluminium silicate (kaolin), or some similar ingredient, such as magnesia. It is sometimes used to adulterate certain foods, spices, candies, paints, etc.
- terraqueousChiefly in terraqueous globe (that is, the Earth): consisting of both land and water.