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Definition of Abdominous
1. Adjective. Having a large belly.
Exact synonyms: Paunchy, Potbellied
Similar to: Fat
Derivative terms: Abdominousness, Paunch, Paunchiness
Similar to: Fat
Derivative terms: Abdominousness, Paunch, Paunchiness
Definition of Abdominous
1. a. Having a protuberant belly; pot-bellied.
Definition of Abdominous
1. Adjective. Having a protuberant belly; pot-bellied. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Abdominous
1. Having a protuberant belly; pot-bellied. "Gorgonius sits, abdominous and wan, Like a fat squab upon a Chinese fan." (Cowper) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Abdominous
Literary usage of Abdominous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1881)
"... black- bud,' is a common simile for a sickly but abdominous infant. Bald-rib, sb.
the ribs of pork taken out and broiled with most of the meat cut away. ..."
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