Meaning of sordes | Babel Free
/ˈsɔːdiːz/Definitions
Deposits of dirt or bacteria on the body, discharges; bacterial deposits on the teeth or tongue.
plural, plural-only
Examples
“Fresh sheets, sponging, a spoonful of animal soup, sordes removed from his cracked lips, black in the candlelight.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.