Fervid \Fer"vid\, a. [L. fervidus, fr. fervere. See Fervent.]
1. Very hot; burning; boiling.
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The mounted sun
Shot down direct his fervid rays. --Milton.
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2. Ardent; vehement; zealous.
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The fervid wishes, holy fires. --Parnell.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
fervidness
n : feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great
ardor" [syn: ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency,
fire]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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