Rancid
Pronunciation : Ran"cid
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank.]
Definition : Defn: Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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