fetid

The definition of fetid is something that smells really bad or unpleasant.

(adjective)

Rotting, spoiled food is an example of something that might be described as fetid.

See fetid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having a bad smell, as of decay; putrid

Origin: ME < L fetidus, foetidus < L foetere, to stink < IE *dhwoitos < base *dheu-, to blow about > dull

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See fetid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having an offensive odor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin fētidus

Origin: , from fētēre, to stink

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