flatulence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
    flatulency; gas.
  2. noun pompously embellished language
    turgidness; turgidity.

WordNet

Flat"u*lence, Flat"*len*cy noun (Also<
  • Flatulence
  • Flatlency
)
Etymology
Cf. F. flatulence.
Definitions
  1. The state or quality of being flatulent.

Webster 1913