Cankerous

Cankerous
Cankerous Can"ker*ous, a. Affecting like a canker. ``Canrerous shackles.'' --Thomson. [1913 Webster]

Misdeem it not a cankerous change. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]


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  • cankerous — can·ker·ous …   English syllables

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  • cankerous — adjective having an ulcer or canker • Syn: ↑ulcerated, ↑ulcerous • Similar to: ↑unhealthy • Derivationally related forms: ↑ulcer (for: ↑ulcerous), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • ulcerated — adjective having an ulcer or canker (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑cankerous, ↑ulcerous • Similar to: ↑unhealthy • Derivationally related forms: ↑ulcer (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • ulcerous — adjective having an ulcer or canker • Syn: ↑cankerous, ↑ulcerated • Similar to: ↑unhealthy • Derivationally related forms: ↑ulcer, ↑canker (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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