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spurious
not what it appears to be; false
Synonyms
- fake
- bogus
- counterfeit
Antonyms
- genuine
- authentic
- real
spurious in a sentence
The painting turned out to be a spurious Monet.
The website made spurious claims about the cure.
Where it comes from
From Latin spurius 'illegitimate'
Memory hook
SPURIOUS — SPUR-ious, fake spur on a boot.
Read it in context
- Clay and Conviction Arts
- An Opera by Post Arts