ə adjective
consisting of, covered with, or capable of producing lather.
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lather (ˈlɑːðə, ˈlæ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | foam or froth formed by the action of soap or a detergent in water |
| 2. | foam formed by other liquid, such as the sweat of a horse |
| 3. | informal a state of agitation or excitement |
| —vb | |
| 4. | to coat or become coated with lather |
| 5. | (intr) to form a lather |
| [Old English lēathor soap; related to Old Norse lauthr foam] | |
| 'lathery | |
| —adj | |
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Lathery
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