naufragous

English

Etymology

From Latin naufragium (“shipwreck”) +‎ -ous.

Adjective

naufragous (not comparable)

1. (obsolete, rare) Of or pertaining to a shipwreck.
   • 1862, Thomas Adams, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

     It is the most dangerous shipwreck, that this naufragous world can give, the shipwreck of faith.

Related terms

• naufragate