athirst
a. நீர்வேட்கையுடைய, ஆர்வமுள்ள.
A*thirst", a. Etym: [OE. ofthurst, AS. ofpyrsted, p. p. of ofpyrstan; pref. of-, intensive + pyrstan to thirst. See Thirst.] 1. Wanting drink; thirsty. 2. Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing. "Athirst for battle." Cowper.