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graveolent (iou)



graveolent adjective. M17.
[Latin graveolent-, from grave use as adverb of neut. of gravis heavy (see GRAVE adjective1) + olent-, -ens pres. pple of olere have a smell: see -ENT.]
Having a rank offensive smell; fetid.
graveolency noun (rare) E17-E18.