Webster's English Dictionary

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sultry

sul.try \'s*l-tre-\ aj [obs. E sulter to swelter, alter. of E swelter] 1a: 
   very hot and humid : SWELTERING  1b: burning hot : TORRID  2a: hot with 
   passion or anger  2b: exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire 
   : VOLUPTUOUS  {~ glances}