embonpoint
[ French ahn-bawn-pwan ]
/ French ɑ̃ bɔ̃ˈpwɛ̃ /
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noun
excessive plumpness; stoutness.
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Origin of embonpoint
From French, dating back to 1655–65, literally, in good condition
Words nearby embonpoint
embolization, embolize, embololalia, embolus, emboly, embonpoint, embosk, embosom, emboss, embossed, embothrium
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British Dictionary definitions for embonpoint
embonpoint
/ French (ɑ̃bɔ̃pwɛ̃) /
noun
plumpness or stoutness
adjective
plump; stout
Word Origin for embonpoint
C18: from phrase en bon point in good condition
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