rankness (n.)

  1. the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; he praised the richness of the soil; weeds lovely in their rankness

    [ Syn: richness , prolificacy , fertility ]

  2. the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

    [ Syn: malodorousness , stinkiness , foulness , fetidness ]

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