overrich

adjective

over·​rich ˌō-vər-ˈrich How to pronounce overrich (audio)
: excessively rich
overrich desserts
overrich wines
His travel writings are full of horror at disgusting food, foul lodgings, overrich insect life.Anthony Burgess
An overrich fuel mixture is a mixture that doesn't contain sufficient oxygen to burn completely.Popular Mechanics Complete Car Repair Manual

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overrich was in the 15th century

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“Overrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overrich. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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