Definition of PURULENT

purulent

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • containing pus
    • "a purulent wound"

Adj

  • Consisting of pus.
  • Leaking or seeping pus.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French purulent, from Latin pūrulentus, from pūs (“pus”).

Synonyms

pussy, suppurant

Scrabble Score: 10

purulent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
purulent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purulent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

purulent is a valid Words With Friends word