was wotd|2007|August|2
English

Etymology
From L. meretricius|meretrīcius < meretrix|meretrīx, "harlot, prostitute"

Pronunciation
IPA|/�m�rɪ�trɪ��s/|/�m�r��trɪ��s/
audio|en-us-meretricious.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|ɪ��s

Adjective
en-adj

1. Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.
2. (hence) tastelessly gaudy, making a false show of being attractive.

Translations
trans-top|Of, or relating to prostitutes
German: dirnenhaft
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Latin: meretricius m
Spanish: meretricio m
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