heatiness
n.— «Eating mangosteens can counter the “heatiness” of durians. Fact: Once again, Dr Zainal said there is no scientific evidence to support this.» —“Prickly heat” by Teo Pau Lin Straits Times (Singapore) June 13, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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