anile


anile

adj \ˈa-ˌnī(-ə)l, ˈā-\

Definition of ANILE

: of or resembling a doddering old woman; especially : senile
anil·i·ty \a-ˈni-lə-tē, ā-, ə-\ noun

Origin of ANILE

Latin anilis, from anus old woman
First Known Use: 1652

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