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pestiferous

/pɛstɪˈfɛrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does pestiferous mean?

adjective

Causing or characterized by disease or discomfort; extremely annoying or troublesome.

Example

"The pestiferous mosquitoes in the swamp made it difficult to enjoy the outdoors."

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