Shrivel

Definition of Shrivel

Shriv´el

v. i.	1.	To draw, or be drawn, into wrinkles; to shrink, and form corrugations; as, a leaf shriveles in the hot sun; the skin shrivels with age; - often with up. [imp. & p. p. Shriveled or Shrivelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Shriveling or Shrivelling.]
v. t.	1.	To cause to shrivel or contract; to cause to shrink onto corruptions.

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