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patulous

Syllabification: (pat·u·lous)
Pronunciation: /ˈpaCHələs/
Definition of patulous

adjective

rare
  • (especially of the branches of a tree) spreading.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin patulus (from patere 'be or lie open') + -ous

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