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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