Definition of fervid

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fer·vid    (fûrvd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Marked by great passion or zeal: a fervid patriot.
2. Extremely hot; burning.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin fervidus, from fervre, to boil; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
fervid·ly (Adverb), fervid·ness (Noun)

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