tartarous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tar"tar*ous adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. tartareux.

Definitions

1. Containing tartar; consisting of tartar, or partaking of its qualities; tartareous.

Tar"tar*ous adjective

Definitions

1. Resembling, or characteristic of, a Tartar; ill-natured; irritable.

   The Tartarous moods of common men. B. Jonson.