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bone-dry

[bohn-drahy]
–adjective
1. very dry.
2. very thirsty.
3. Slang. dry (def. 17).
4. Ceramics. (of clay) thoroughly dried.

Origin:
1815–25
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bone-dry   (bōn'drī')
adj.  Having no trace of moisture.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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