Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fetor
noun
/ˈfiːtər/
Definition
a foul or unpleasant odor, particularly one that is strong and distinctive.
Examples
- The fetor of rotten eggs filled the room after the gas leak.
- He was repulsed by the fetor coming from the abandoned building.
Meaning
Fetor refers to a strong, often disgusting smell that can emanate from various sources, particularly associated with decaying organic matter or certain medical conditions.
Synonyms
- stench
- smell
- reek
- odour
- miasma