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Definition of: timorous
(tim′ər·əs) adjective
1. Fearful of danger; timid.
2. Indicating or produced by fear. See synonyms under PUSILLANIMOUS. [<OF timoureus, temeros <Med. L timorosus, ult. <L timor, -oris fear]
—tim′or·ous·ly adverb
—tim′or·ous·ness noun
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