bibulous

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(bib′yo̵̅o̅ ləs)

adjective

  1. highly absorbent
  2. addicted to or fond of alcoholic beverages

Origin: L bibulus < bibere, imbibe

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adjective
  1. Given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink: a bibulous fellow; a bibulous evening.
  2. Very absorbent, as paper or soil.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin bibulus

Origin: , from bibere, to drink; see pō(i)- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • bibˈu·lous·ly adverb
  • bibˈu·lous·ness noun

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