carious

The definition of carious is showing signs of decay, especially in the teeth.

(adjective)

An example of something carious is a set of teeth full of cavities.

See carious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having caries; decayed

Origin: L cariosus

See carious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having caries, especially of the teeth; decayed.

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