Associations to the word «Putrid»

Wiktionary

PUTRID, adjective. Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.
PUTRID, adjective. Of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
PUTRID, adjective. Vile, disgusting.
PUTRID, adjective. Morally corrupt
PUTRID, adjective. Totally objectionable
PUTRID FEVER, noun. Typhus.

Dictionary definition

PUTRID, adjective. Of or relating to or attended by putrefaction; "putrid decomposition".
PUTRID, adjective. In an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor; "horrible like raw and putrid flesh"- Somerset Maugham.
PUTRID, adjective. Morally corrupt or evil; "the putrid atmosphere of the court".

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