sterquilinous

English

adj
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to a dunghill; hence, mean; dirty; paltry.

Etymology

Derived from Latin sterquilinium (a dung pit).

Origin

Latin

sterquilinium

Gloss

a dung pit

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