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fetor


fe·tor

noun \ˈfē-tər, ˈfē-ˌtr\

Definition of FETOR

: a strong offensive smell : stench

Origin of FETOR

Middle English fetoure, from Latin foetor, from foetēre
First Known Use: 15th century

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