thirstlessadj.
/ˈθəːstlɪs/ a. Having no thirst; not thirsty.
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the world > food and drink > drink > thirst > [adjective] > lacking thirst
thirstless1605
unthirsty1882
the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > appetite > absence of appetite > [adjective] > lacking thirst
thirstless1605
unthirsty1882
1605 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Deuine Weekes & Wks. i. vii. 252 Th' Officious Kidds..sip (self-thirst-les) of the Riuers brinke, Which in their mouths they bring them [sc. their parents] home to drink.
1856 S. T. Dobell Eng. in Time of War 112 Among the thirstless dead.
1883 Half-hours in Many Lands 4 This great thirstless teetotal abstainer [the camel].
b. Not impelled by thirst.Apparently an isolated use.
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1706 E. Baynard in J. Floyer Anc. Ψυχρολουσια Revived (rev. ed.) ii. 141 Unnecessary and thirstless Epotations.
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ˈthirstlessness n.
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the world > food and drink > drink > thirst > [noun] > absence of thirst
insitiency1701
thirstlessness1822
the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > appetite > absence of appetite > [noun] > lack of thirst
insitiency1701
thirstlessness1822
1822 J. M. Good Study Med. I. 102 (heading) Dipsosis Expers. Thirstlessness. Constant want of thirst... This want of desire can never take place without disease.
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