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VALETUDINARY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does valetudinary mean?
• VALETUDINARY (adjective)
The adjective VALETUDINARY has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or characteristic of a person who is a valetudinarian
Familiarity information: VALETUDINARY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or characteristic of a person who is a valetudinarian
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
valetudinarian; valetudinary
Pertainym:
valetudinarian (weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health)
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