Webster's English Dictionary

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precipitous

Cross references:
  1. steep                 
 
pre.cip.i.tous \pri-'sip-*t-*s\ aj 1: PRECIPITATE  2a: having the character 
   of a precipice  2b: containing precipices  2c: having a very steep ascent  
   - pre.cip.i.tous.ly av