abhomynable

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French abominable, from Late Latin abōminābilis. Some forms are influenced by a purported but false relationship with Latin hominem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /abɔmiˈnaːbəl/, /abɔmiˈnaːblə/

Adjective

abhomynable

  1. repulsive, revolting, causing sickness, physically disgusting
  2. offensive, abominable, wicked, emotionally disgusting

Descendants

  • English: abominable
  • Scots: abhominabil

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