EM'ULOUS, adjective [Latin oemulus.] Desirous or eager to imitate, equal or excel another; desirous of like excellence with another; with of; as emulous of another's example or virtues. 1. Rivaling; engaged in competition; as emulous Carthage. 2. Factious; contentious.
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