adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In the form of pus. archaic, not-comparable

   "Near-synonyms: purulent, pussy"

Synonyms

All synonyms

purulentpussy

Example

More examples

"puriform discharge from the ear"

Etymology

From Latin pus, puris (“pus”) + -form. Compare French puriforme.

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