torrid
tor.rid \'to.r-*d, 'ta:r-\ \to.-'rid-*t-e-\ \'to.r-*d-le-, 'ta:r-\ aj [L torridus, fr. torre-re] 1a: parched with heat esp. of the sun : HOT {~ sands} 1b: giving off intense heat : SCORCHING 2: ARDENT, PASSIONATE {~ love letters} - tor.rid.i.ty n