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ventricose

Syllabification: (ven·tri·cose)
Pronunciation: /ˈventrəˌkōs/

Definition of ventricose

adjective

  • 1having a protruding belly.
  • 2 Botany distended, inflated.

Origin:

mid 18th century: formed irregularly from ventricle + -ose1

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