Spumous

//ˈspjuːməs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
frothy or foamy; spumy
"The spumous and florid State which the Blood acquires in passing through the Lungs."

Synonyms

barmy foamy frothy heady soapy spumy

Example

"The spumous and florid State which the Blood acquires in passing through the Lungs."

Etymology

From Middle English spumous, from Latin spūmōsus.

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