definition of
rankness

[1] #1 rankness n. [richness, prolificacy, fertility] the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovely in their rankness". wn

[2] #2 rankness n. [malodorousness, stinkiness, foulness, fetidness] the attribute of having a strong offensive smell. wn