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adjective
1.
striking as with lightning; sudden and overwhelming in effect; stunning; dazzling.
2.
Pathology. (of disease) beginning in a sudden and severe form.
Origin:
1830–40; < French, present participle of foudroyer to strike with lightning, derivative of foudre lightning < Latin fulgur
1830–40; < French, present participle of foudroyer to strike with lightning, derivative of foudre lightning < Latin fulgur
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Foudroyant
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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