Mordacious
Pronunciation : Mor*da"cious
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. mordax, -acis, fr. mordere, morsum, to bite. See Morsel.]
Definition : Defn: Biting; given to biting; hence, figuratively, sarcastic; severe; scathing. -- Mor*da"cious*ly, adv.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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