Definition

Relating to or having the characteristics of urine.

Example

The urinous smell in the bathroom indicated a plumbing issue.

Conversation

Have you noticed that strange smell in the bathroom?

Yeah, I thought it was just me being picky.

It really smells urinous, like something is wrong.

I agree! We should definitely mention it to the landlord.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urinous → It is formed from "urina" (from Latin, meaning urine) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "urinous" means possessing the qualities or characteristics of urine.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for urine, 'urina', to remember that 'urinous' describes something that has the qualities of urine.

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