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iris foetidissima

 

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Noun iris foetidissima has 1 sense
  1. stinking iris, gladdon, gladdon iris, stinking gladwyn, roast beef plant, Iris foetidissima - iris with purple flowers and evil-smelling leaves; southern and western Europe and North Africa
    --1 is a kind of iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lily

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Term: iris foetidissima

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A plant of the iris family native to Western Europe, commonly known as "stinking iris" due to its unpleasant odor.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Having an unpleasant or offensive smell; foul-smelling.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner associated with the unpleasant smell of iris foetidissima.

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  • The flower shop owner wrinkled his nose, saying, "That floral arrangement smells iris foetidissima!"
  • The cheese was described as tasting iris foetidissima by the discerning food critic.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To emit or exude an unpleasant odor.

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Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: A phrase used to describe something or someone with a disagreeable odor, reminiscent of the smell of iris foetidissima.

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  • The abandoned house was filled with junk and had become an iris foetidissima of horrors.
  • She wrinkled her nose and exclaimed, "What is that iris foetidissima coming from the kitchen?!"

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