English Explanatory Dictionary

laviscious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Misconstruction of lascivious.

Pronunciation

/ləˈvɪ.ʃəs/ /ləˈvɪsɪəs/

Word forms

laviscious more laviscious most laviscious

Etymology

Formed by transposition of the "v" and "sc" of the word lascivious, probably influenced by lavish and/or vicious.

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