shirpit

/ˈʃɜrˌpɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to shrivel or shrink, especially due to heat or dryness

“The plants began to shirpit in the scorching sun.”

2. noun

a shriveled or shrunken part, especially of a plant

“The farmer carefully inspected the shirpit areas of the crops.”

Synonyms

  • shrivel
  • wither

Antonyms

  • bloom
  • flourish