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(spūm′ŭs)

(spūm′y̆)

, }

Adj.

[L.

spumosus

, fr.

spuma

foam: cf. F.

spumeux

Consisting of, containing, or covered with, froth, scum, or foam; frothy; foamy.

The

spumous

and florid state of the blood.

Arbuthnot.

The

spumy

waves proclaim the watery war.

Dryden.

, SPUMY,

Adj.

[L.] Consisting of froth or scum; foamy.

The spumy waves proclaim the watry war.

The spumous and florid state of the blood.