AUGEAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Extremely filthy from long neglect

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

dirty; soiled; unclean (soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime)

Derivation:

Augeas ((Greek mythology) the mythical Greek king who for 30 years did not clean his stables which contained his vast herd of cattle)

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