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raucous
rau·cous [ ráwkəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. unpleasantly loud: loud and harsh-sounding
2. noisy: characterized by loud noise, shouting, and ribald laughter
[Mid-18th century. < Latin raucus "hoarse"]

rau·ci·ty [ ráwsətee ] noun
rau·cous·ly [ ráwkəslee ] adverb
rau·cous·ness noun
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