putrilage

noun

pu·​tri·​lage

ˈpyü‧trəlij

plural -s

: matter that is undergoing putrefaction : the products of putrefaction

putrilaginous

¦⸗⸗¦lajənəs

adjective

putrilaginously adverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin putrilagin-, putrilago rottenness, from Latin puter, putris rotten

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