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(1):

A suffix denoting that the element indicated by the name bearing it, has a valence lower than that denoted by the termination -ic; as, nitrous, sulphurous, etc., as contrasted with nitric, sulphuric, etc.

(2):

An adjective suffix meaning full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of, like; as in gracious, abounding in grace; arduous, full of ardor; bulbous, having bulbs, bulblike; riotous, poisonous, piteous, joyous, etc.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for '-Ous'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/-/-ous.html. 1828.
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