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founderous
[ foun-der-uhs ]
/ ˈfaʊn dər əs /
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adjective
likely to cause foundering; miry; swampy.
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How to use founderous in a sentence
The road rose steeply; it was loose and founderous from heavy rain; great stones lay about, dangerous traps for a careless rider.
Sophy of Kravonia|Anthony HopeI have travelled through the negotiation,—and a sad, founderous road it is.