felonious
[ fuh-loh-nee-uhs ]
/ fəˈloʊ ni əs /
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adjective
Law. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a felony: felonious homicide; felonious intent.
wicked; base; villainous.
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Origin of felonious
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British Dictionary definitions for felonious
felonious
/ (fɪˈləʊnɪəs) /
adjective
criminal law of, involving, or constituting a felony
obsolete wicked; base
Derived forms of felonious
feloniously, adverbfeloniousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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