Definition of PUTRESCENT

putrescent

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • becoming putrid
    • "a trail lined by putrescent carcasses"

Adj

  • Becoming putrid; putrefying.

Origin / Etymology

Attested since circa 1730, from Latin pūtrēscēns (“rotting”), present participle of pūtrēscō (“rot”).

Scrabble Score: 14

putrescent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
putrescent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
putrescent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

putrescent is a valid Words With Friends word