sudoriferous

su·dor·if·er·ous

[soo-duh-rif-er-uhs]
adjective
bearing or secreting sweat.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Late Latin sūdōrifer (Latin sūdōr-, stem of sūdor sweat (sūd(āre) to sweat + -ōr- -or1) + -i- -i- + -fer -fer) + -ous

su·dor·if·er·ous·ness, noun
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sudoriferous (ˌsjuːdəˈrɪfərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
Also: sudoriparous producing or conveying sweat
 
[C16: via New Latin from sudor + Latin ferre to bear]
 
sudor'iferousness
 
n

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So is interrobang. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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sudoriferous su·dor·if·er·ous (s&oomacr;'də-rĭf'ər-əs)
adj.
Carrying or producing sweat.

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