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barbarous

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  1. barbarian              2. fierce                
 
bar.ba.rous \'ba:r-b(*-)r*s\ aj [L barbarus, fr. Gk barbaros foreign, 
   ignorant] 1: characterized by the use of barbarisms in speech or writing  
   2a: UNCIVILIZED  2b: lacking culture or refinement : PHILISTINE  3: 
   mercilessly harsh or cruel  - bar.ba.rous.ly av