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Definition of: penurious
(pə·n
r′ē·əs, -nyr′-) adjective
1. Excessively sparing or saving in the use of money; parsimonious.
2. Affording or yielding little; scanty. See synonyms under AVARICIOUS.
—pe·nu′ri·ous·ly adverb
—pe·nu′ri·ous·ness noun
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