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purulent (adj.)

"pus-colored," early 15c., from Latin purulentus "full of pus," from pus (genitive puris) "pus" (see pus). Related: Purulence.

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Definitions of purulent from WordNet

purulent (adj.)
containing pus;
a purulent wound
Synonyms: pussy
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