putredinous en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin putredo (“rottenness”), from putrere (“to be rotten”). See putrid.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Resulting from putrefaction, or partaking in the putrefactive process
- (obsolete) having an offensive smell; stinking; rotten.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more putredinous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most putredinous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |