Originally: decay or decayed tissue within the body. In later use also: mucus, blood, or another body fluid, esp. when considered unclean; spec. pus…
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释义 | the world > physical sensation > smell and odour > fetor > [noun] > one who or that which > specific (9) filthOE Originally: decay or decayed tissue within the body. In later use also: mucus, blood, or another body fluid, esp. when considered unclean; spec. pus… fimea1475 Dung. devil's dunga1576 the strongly scented gum asafoetida; (occasionally also) any of the umbelliferous plants of the genus Ferula which produce this. devil's dirt1578 asafoetida; = devil's dung n. sweat-pit1708 †(a) the arm-pit exuding sweat (obsolete nonce-use); (b) in Tanning, a pit in which hides are sweated, a sweating-pit. fetid gum1858 fetid gum (see quot.); fetid pill, a pill containing Asafœtida. stink bomb1915 a small hand-missile which emits a nauseating smell when broken, typically thrown by schoolboys; also transferred. stinkweed1932 Any of several other plants with an unpleasant smell. stink-pot1972 A machine which emits foul exhaust fumes: esp. a truck or motor-boat. slang. |
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