"iracund" meaning in English

See iracund in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more iracund [comparative], most iracund [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin iracundus. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|iracundus}} Latin iracundus Head templates: {{en-adj}} iracund (comparative more iracund, superlative most iracund)
  1. (rare) Angry; irritable Tags: rare Synonyms: irascible, choleric
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