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CANKEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cankerous mean?
• CANKEROUS (adjective)
The adjective CANKEROUS has 1 sense:
1. having an ulcer or canker
Familiarity information: CANKEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having an ulcer or canker
Synonyms:
cankerous; ulcerated; ulcerous
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Derivation:
canker (an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth))
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