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
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
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012