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▪ I. † excreˈmentous, a.1 Obs. rare. [f. L. excrēment-um (see excrement1) + -ous.] Pertaining to, or of the nature of, excrement1.
1616Surfl. & Markh. Country Farme 391 The common Nut hath power to drie..the excrementous moisture of all things whereunto it is applyed. 1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. vi. 95 The corrupt and excrementous humors in man are animated into lyce. 1721–1800in Bailey. ▪ II. † excreˈmentous, a.2 Obs. rare—1. [f. L. excrēment-um (see excrement2) + -ous.] Pertaining to, or of the nature of, an outgrowth.
1597Lowe Chirurg. (1634) 23 Pe. Which are the Members called excrementous? Jo. The nailes and the haire. |