RAUCOUS


Meaning of RAUCOUS in English

[ 'rɔ:kəs ]

■ adjective making or constituting a harsh, loud noise.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C18: from L. raucus 'hoarse' + -ous .

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