ventricose

American  

[ven-tri-kohs] / ˈvɛn trɪˌkoʊs /

adjective

1. swollen, especially on one side or unequally; protuberant.

2. having a large abdomen.

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ventricose British  

/ ˌvɛntrɪˈkɒsɪtɪ, ˈvɛntrɪˌkəʊs /

adjective

1. botany zoology anatomy having a swelling on one side; unequally inflated

   the ventricose corolla of many labiate plants

2. another word for corpulent

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Other Word Forms

• subventricose adjective
• ventricosity noun

Etymology

Origin of ventricose

From the New Latin word ventricōsus, dating back to 1750–60. See venter, -ic, -ose ¹

Example Sentences

Shell ventricose, spotted; spire shorter than the aperture, of five convex volutions; suture channelled; base with a concave belt.

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Shell ventricose, the base lengthened; aperture longer than broad; outer lip slightly emarginate.

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A. Shell cinereous-white, with two narrow brown bands, spire elongated, straight; volutions seven, slightly ventricose, inner lip rosy, base of the columella straight, entire, aperture ovate-oblong.

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Antheridia in the ventricose bases of spicate leaves.

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The shell is of a reddish colour, ventricose, and girt with elevated lines, about a quarter of an inch apart.

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