Definition of Pestiferous
Pestiferous
pes·tif·er·ous
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(adjective)
(literary) injurious or dangerous, especially due to carrying and/or spreading disease or infection;
e.g. The waters of the lake turned pestiferous, killing all the plants and animals around.
(adjective)
(humorous) annoying or troublesome, being a nuisance or a pest;
e.g. The children were being pestiferous and getting in my way.
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