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slaughterous

[ slaw-ter-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1575–85; slaughter + -ous

As our men, on the other hand, were no less determined to take it, the contest became furious and slaughterous.

At last my slaughterous appetite was gratified, and a blue-cow bore witness to the merit of my rifle, if not to my marksmanship.

Conquests, triumphs, and slaughterous glory are not very nice till they have ceased to drip.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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