"sulphurous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more sulphurous [comparative], most sulphurous [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} sulphurous (comparative more sulphurous, superlative most sulphurous)
  1. (chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfurous Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: sulfurous Derived forms: sulphurous acid
    Sense id: en-sulphurous-en-adj-Pcw3mssi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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