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pinguid

Syllabification: (pin·guid)
Pronunciation: /ˈpiNGgwid/
Definition of pinguid

adjective

formal
  • of the nature of or resembling fat; oily or greasy.

Derivatives

pinguidity

Pronunciation: /piNGˈgwiditē/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin pinguis 'fat' + -id1

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