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fe⋅lo⋅ni⋅ous

  [fuh-loh-nee-uhs]
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–adjective
1. Law. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a felony: felonious homicide; felonious intent.
2. wicked; base; villainous.
Origin:
1375–1425; felony + -ous; r. late ME felonous < AF, OF

Related forms:
fe⋅lo⋅ni⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
fe⋅lo⋅ni⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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fe·lo·ni·ous   (fə-lō'nē-əs)   
adj.  

  1. Law Having the nature of, relating to, or concerning a felony: felonious intent.

  2. Archaic Evil; wicked.

fe·lo'ni·ous·ly adv., fe·lo'ni·ous·ness n.
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Main Entry: fe·lo·ni·ous
Pronunciation: f&-'lO-nE-&s
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or constituting a felony <felonious sale of cocaine> —fe·lo·ni·ous·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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