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fetid (adj.)

early 15c., from Latin fetidus (commonly, but incorrectly, foetidus) "stinking," from fetere "have a bad smell, stink." This is perhaps connected with fimus "dung," or with fumus "smoke."

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Definitions of fetid from WordNet

fetid (adj.)
offensively malodorous;
Synonyms: foetid / foul / foul-smelling / funky / noisome / smelly / stinking / ill-scented
From wordnet.princeton.edu