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dearth

The correct spelling is dearth.

How to pronounce dearth

/dɜːθ/
noun

IPA: /dɜːθ/

Say it like: Dee-rth

The correct spelling is dearth. A period or condition when food is rare and hence expensive; famine.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A period or condition when food is rare and hence expensive; famine.
  2. 2.(by extension) Scarcity; a lack or short supply.
  3. 3.Dearness; the quality of being rare or costly.

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