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tartareous.

Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/tɑːˈtɛəɹi.əs/Received-Pronunciation/tɑɹˈtɛɹi.əs/General-American
  1. Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar

  2. Having a rough, crumbly surface.

    Many lichens are tartareous.
  3. Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.

Where this word comes from

From tartar + -eous, compare tartarous.

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