scum in Latin
scum in Latin is caenum, faex, sentīna — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
scum in Latin
caenum
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
faex
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
sentīna
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
What does "scum" mean?
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noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
"Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond."
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noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
"The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence
- Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
- The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."
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What is "scum" in Latin?
"scum" in Latin is caenum, faex, sentīna. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
How do you use "scum" in a sentence?
Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Latin, "scum" is caenum, faex, sentīna.
Are there other ways to say "scum" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "scum": caenum, faex, sentīna.
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