CARIOUS


Meaning of CARIOUS in English

ˈka(a)rēəs, -ˈer-, -ˈār- adjective

Etymology: Latin cariosus, from caries decay + -osus -ous — more at caries

1. : relating to or affected with caries

a carious tooth

2. : rotting , decaying

carious timbers

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