Meaning
To droop or become limp and flaccid (as a dying leaf or flower).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Recorded since 1691, probably an alteration of welk, itself from Middle English welken, presumed from Middle Dutch (preserved in modern inchoative verwelken) or Middle Low German welken (“to wither”), cognate with Old High German irwelhen (“to become soft”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: