Abdominous

/ˌæbˈdɒm.ɪ.nəs/ adjective

Definition

Having a large or prominent belly; pot-bellied.

Etymology

From Latin abdomen (belly) + -ous (full of, characterized by). A relatively rare English adjective formed by adding the Latin adjective suffix to create a descriptor.

Kelly Says

This is a delightfully descriptive word that's mostly disappeared from modern English, but it once meant exactly what you'd think—perfectly clear from its Latin roots without explanation needed.

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