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bombous

American  
[bom-buhs] / ˈbɒm bəs /

adjective

Entomology.

  1. convex; spherical.

Etymology

Origin of bombous

First recorded in 1705–15; bomb + -ous

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Bombous: blister-like; spherically enlarged or dilated.

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