NIDOROUS

Etymology

Adjective

nidorous (comparative more nidorous, superlative most nidorous)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Ni"dor*ous, a. Etym: [L. nidorosus steaming, reeking: cf. F. nidoreux. See Nidor.]

Definition: Resembling the smell or taste of roast meat, or of corrupt animal matter. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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