This center , formed of indefinite molecules , began to revolve around its own axis during its gradual condensation ; then , following the immutable laws of mechanics , in proportion as its bulk diminished by condensation , its rotary motion became accelerated , and these two effects continuing , the result was the formation of one principal star , ...
famine - a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death. calamity, catastrophe, tragedy, disaster, cataclysm - an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity; the earthquake was a disaster.
Definition of AMERICA. 1. either continent (North America or S. America) of the western hemisphere.2. or the AmerÂ·iÂ·cas \-kÉz\ the lands of the western hemisphere including North, Central, & S. America & the W. Indies. 3.united states of america.ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of AMERICA. 1. either continent (North America or S. America) of the western hemisphere. 2. or the AmerÂ·iÂ·cas \-kÉz\ the lands of the western hemisphere including North, Central, & S. America & the W. Indies. 3. united states of america. ADVERTISEMENT.