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noisome definition

noi·some (no̵i′səm)

adjective

  1. injurious to health; harmful
  2. having a bad odor; foul-smelling

Etymology: ME noyesum < noy, aphetic < anoy < OFr anoi: see annoy & -some

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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