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putride

putrid, rotten

adjective pu-TREED Rare

Origin: Latin putridus, rotten

Usage Note

Putride describes organic matter in an advanced state of decomposition, typically with a foul smell. It appears in medical, biological, and literary contexts. The related noun is putréfaction (putrefaction). In figurative use it can describe moral corruption.

Examples

"Une odeur putride se dégageait du marécage."

Natural Translation

A putrid smell rose from the swamp.

Literal Translation

A smell putrid itself released from-the swamp.

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