"torpedinous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /tɔː(ɹ)ˈpɛdɪnəs/ Forms: more torpedinous [comparative], most torpedinous [superlative]
Etymology: See torpedo (“a kind of fish”). Head templates: {{en-adj}} torpedinous (comparative more torpedinous, superlative most torpedinous)
  1. (archaic) stupefying; dull; torpid. Tags: archaic Synonyms: languid, listless, apathetic
    Sense id: en-torpedinous-en-adj-POSxx2np Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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