What does tartareous mean?
Tartareous means Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar..
Tartareous
/tɑːˈtɛəɹi.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar..
Definitions by Sense
- Consisting of tartar; of the nature of tartar.
- (botany) Having a rough, crumbly surface.
- Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.
Example Sentences
His brooding wings the Spirit of God outspread, / And vital virtue infused and vital warmth, / Throughout the fluid mass, but downward purged / The black, tartareous, cold, infernal, dregs / Adverse to life: then founded, then conglobed / Like things to like.
Many lichens are tartareous.
Synonyms for tartareous
Antonyms for tartareous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tartareous
- most tartareous
Usage Notes
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His brooding wings the Spirit of God outspread, / And vital virtue infused and vital warmth, / Throughout the fluid mass, but downward purged / The black, tartareous, cold, infernal, dregs / Adverse to life: then founded, then conglobed / Like things to like.
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