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moist (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: moiste, from Latin mucidus 'wet and slippery', from mucus; MUCUS]
slightly wet, especially in a way that is pleasant or suitable
::Make sure the soil is moist before planting the seeds.
::a rich, moist chocolate cake
::warm moist air
::Her eyes were moist (=she was almost crying) .
-- moistness n [U]