bituminous

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

bi·tu·mi·nous

adj \bə-ˈtyü-mə-nəs, bī-, -ˈtü-\

Definition of BITUMINOUS

1
: containing or impregnated with bitumen
2
: of or relating to bituminous coal

First Known Use of BITUMINOUS

1620

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