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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sulfurous

/sʌlfˈɜːrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does sulfurous mean?

adjective

Having the smell or taste of sulfur; smelling of or containing sulfur; having a strong, unpleasant smell, like that of rotten eggs.

Example

"The sulfurous fumes from the volcano made it difficult to breathe."

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