Daily Word Quiz
MAXIMIOUS a) nauseous, disgusting b) of great power c) plentiful, over-abundant d) tiring, fatiguing Today's Featured Word NIDORULENT ADJ. of smells: of a strong and unpleasant nature ...1634 obs. rare ETYMOLOGY from nidor a strong smell or odour + -ulent FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1634 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...that Countrie-men doe very well digest Beefe and Bacon, which commonly they use; but will turne into nidorulent vapours, Partridge, Capons, ..." From: An Introduction or Compendious Way to Chyrurgerie By: Ambroise Pare, 1634 Daily Word Quiz Answer MAXIMIOUS b) of great power ...c1566
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