See Also: rancid(medicine)
rancid(dictionary)
rancid(dictionary)

rancid (iou)



rancid adjective. E17.
[Latin rancidus: see -ID1.]
Having the rank unpleasant taste or smell characteristic of oils and fats when no longer fresh; designating such a taste or smell; fig. nasty, disagreeable, odious.
ran'cidity noun the quality or state of being rancid M17.
rancidness noun M18.