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Doldrums : (noun)
1: a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic
growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be
economic stagnation" [syn: stagnation, stagnancy]
2: a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and
southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific [syn: the
doldrums]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Doldrums : \Dol"drums\, n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief,
vexation?]
A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms,
squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent
all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness
ennui, or tedium.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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