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Foetid Definition & Meaning

foetid
adjective
  1. offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"

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What does foetid mean?
offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"
What part of speech is foetid?
Foetid is an adjective.

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