cavernous
[ kav-er-nuhs ]
/ ˈkæv ər nəs /
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adjective
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Origin of cavernous
OTHER WORDS FROM cavernous
cav·ern·ous·ly, adverbin·ter·cav·ern·ous, adjectiveun·cav·ern·ous, adjectiveun·cav·ern·ous·ly, adverbWords nearby cavernous
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British Dictionary definitions for cavernous
cavernous
/ (ˈkævənəs) /
adjective
suggestive of a cavern in vastness, darkness, etccavernous hungry eyes
filled with small cavities; porous
(of rocks) containing caverns or cavities
Derived forms of cavernous
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Medical definitions for cavernous
cavernous
[ kăv′ər-nəs ]
adj.
Filled with cavities or hollow areas; porous.
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