† excreˈmentious, a. Obs. rare.
[f. as prec. + -ious.]
= excrementitious a.1
| 1636 Featly Clavis Myst. liii. 740 If nature produceth..precious stones of excrementious moisture. 1694 Westmacott Script. Herb. 22 Green beans are cold and moist and excrementious. 1707 Floyer Physic. Pulse-Watch 24 Excrementious Humours, as Urine, Sweat, and hot Fumes from the Blood. |