Associations to the word «Rancid»

Wiktionary

RANCID, adjective. Being rank in taste or smell.
RANCID, adjective. Offensive

Dictionary definition

RANCID, adjective. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition; "rancid butter"; "rancid bacon".
RANCID, adjective. Smelling of fermentation or staleness.

Wise words

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