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nidorous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈnaɪd.ə.ɹəs/
  • US: /ˈnaɪ.də.ɹəs/
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adj

Meaning 1

Emitting a strong, unpleasant odor, especially one like that of cooking fat or similar greasy substances.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literary

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From nidor (“the unpleasant smell of some cooked animal substances”) + -ous, or from Medieval Latin nidorosus.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: палёный (paljónyj) — Emitting the odor or taste of roasted meat, especially rotten meat