English Explanatory Dictionary

tartareous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar.
  2. Having a rough, crumbly surface.
  3. Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.

Pronunciation

/tɑːˈtɛəɹi.əs/ /tɑɹˈtɛɹi.əs/

Word forms

tartareous more tartareous most tartareous

Etymology

From tartar + -eous, compare tartarous.

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