What does "fumous" mean?

Of or resembling fumes or smoke.

What is a synonym for "fumous"?

Common synonyms include: smoky.

//ˈfjuməs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of or resembling fumes or smoke. literary, obsolete
"Upon their heads were strapped vast helmet-like torches of glittering metal, from which the fragrance of obscure balsams spread in fumous spirals."

"Upon their heads were strapped vast helmet-like torches of glittering metal, from which the fragrance of obscure balsams spread in fumous spirals."

From Middle English fumous, from Latin fūmōsus, equivalent to fume + -ous.

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