tartarous

tar·tar·ous

[tahr-ter-uhs]
adjective
consisting of or containing tartar.

Origin:
1595–1605; tartar + -ous

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tartarous (ˈtɑːtərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
consisting of, containing, or resembling tartar

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