Monday, January 5, 2009

Crapulous


crapulous \ˈkra-pyə-ləs\ adjective: 1. marked by intemperance especially in eating or drinking, 2. sick from excessive indulgence in liquor

Etymology: Late Latin crapulosus, from Latin crapula intoxication, from Greek kraipalē

This word is simply fantastic. Its underutilization is a crime, so let's do all we can to redress the injustice.

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