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Define the word Ulcerous

"Ulcerous" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Ulcerous \Ul"cer*ous\, a. [L. ulcerosus: cf. F. ulc['e]reux.]
   1. Having the nature or character of an ulcer; discharging
      purulent or other matter. --R. Browning.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Affected with an ulcer or ulcers; ulcerated.
      [1913 Webster]

            It will but skin and film the ulcerous place.
                                                  --Shak.
      [1913 Webster] -- Ul"cer*ous*ly, adv. --
      Ul"cer*ous*ness, n.
      [1913 Webster] Ulcuscle

"ulcerous" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

ulcerous
     adj : having an ulcer or canker [syn: cankerous, ulcerated]