Definition for FE-LO'NI-OUS

FE-LO'NI-OUS, a.

  1. Malignant; malicious; indicating or proceeding from a depraved heart or evil purpose; villainous; traitorous; perfidious; as, a felonious deed.
  2. In law, proceeding from an evil heart or purpose; done with the deliberate purpose to commit a crime; as, felonious homicide.

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