A seal; a coining die. / (attributive) The silver currency of the Mogul emperors, or the Indian rupee of 192 grains.

plural of sicca

(medicine, otolaryngology) A type of chronic nasal inflammation where there is little to no nasal secretion, causing discomfort in breathing.

(pathology) Dry eye syndrome.

plural of sicca rupee

(now historical) A newly-minted rupee, having a higher value than those in long use; later (specifically), a rupee coined by the Bengal Government from 1793.

A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.

Causing or promoting drying

(transitive, obsolete) To dry.

The act or process of drying.