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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFoetor
/ˈfiː.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong, unpleasant smell.
"The foetor of the garbage was overwhelming as we approached the dumpster." - 2
A foul odor, especially one associated with decay or disease.
"The foetor emanating from the wound indicated an infection."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'foetor' originates from the Latin 'foetor', meaning 'stink' or 'foul odor'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century, primarily in medical contexts to describe unpleasant smells associated with decay or disease.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Foetor" is said worldwide
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Fétor
Transliteration: feh-tor
"Le fétor des ordures était insupportable."
Gestank
Transliteration: geh-shtank
"Der Gestank aus der Mülltonne war überwältigend."
Fetore
Transliteration: feh-toh-reh
"Il fetore della spazzatura era insopportabile."
Fétido
Transliteration: feh-tee-doh
"El fétido olor de la basura era insoportable."
Fedor
Transliteration: feh-dor
"O fedor do lixo era insuportável."
गंदगी
Transliteration: gandagi
"गंदगी की दुर्गंध असहनीय थी।"
臭气
Transliteration: chòuqì
"垃圾的臭气令人窒息。"
악취
Transliteration: akchwi
"쓰레기의 악취는 참을 수 없었다."
悪臭
Transliteration: akushū
"ゴミの悪臭は耐えられなかった。"
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