Ordurous

//ˈɔɹd͡ʒʊɹəs// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Filthy; revolting.

    "His greeued spirit downe heauily doth way,"

  2. 2
    Pertaining to or consisting of ordure (dung).

    "[…] brown face had been deflated and patted flat like a cow's ordurous dropping."

Example

More examples

"His greeued spirit downe heauily doth way,"

Etymology

From ordure + -ous.

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