tartareous
tartareous · more tartareous · most tartareous
Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartarConsisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar
UK/tɑːˈtɛəɹi.əs/US/tɑɹˈtɛɹi.əs/
Meaning
3 sensesConsisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar
Having a rough, crumbly surface.
Many lichens are tartareous.
Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.
Origin
From tartar + -eous, compare tartarous.From tartar + -eous, compare tartarous.
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Forms
more tartareous, most tartareous| Comparative | more tartareous Lesson |
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| Superlative | most tartareous Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form