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tartareous
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tartareous, a. [L. tartareus: cf. F. tartaréen.].
Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish. [1913 Webster]
tartareous, a. [Cf. 1st Tartarous.].
- Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar. [1913 Webster]
- Having the surface rough and crumbling; as, many lichens are tartareous. [1913 Webster]
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