adj
pestilent
Pestilent (adj) means Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
adj
1
Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
2
Harmful to morals or public order.
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Etymology
Middle English, from Latin pestilens, from Latin pestis.
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What is the meaning of pestilent?
"pestilent" (adj) means highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
What are the different meanings of pestilent?
"pestilent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly; 2. Harmful to morals or public order.