nidorous

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English

Etymology

From nidor (the unpleasant smell of some cooked animal substances) +‎ -ous, or from Medieval Latin nidorosus.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈnaɪd.ə.ɹəs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈnaɪ.də.ɹəs/
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Adjective

nidorous (comparative more nidorous, superlative most nidorous)

  1. (literary) Emitting a strong, unpleasant odor, especially one like that of cooking fat or similar greasy substances.

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