Definition for SA-LA'CIOUS

SA-LA'CIOUS, a. [L. salax, from the root of sal, salt; the primary sense of which is shooting, penetrating, pungent, coinciding probably with L. salio, to leap. Salacious then is highly excited, or prompt to leap.]

Lustful; lecherous. – Dryden.

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