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cavernous definition

cav·ern·ous (kav′ər nəs)

adjective

  1. full of caverns
  2. full of cavities; porous
  3. like or characteristic of a cavern; deep-set, hollow, etc. a cavernous voice, cavernous cheeks

Etymology: ME < L cavernosus

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