abdominous
|ab-dom-i-nous|
C2
/æbˈdɒmɪnəs/
large belly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abdomen', where 'abdo-' meant 'to hide' and '-men' referred to a part of the body.
Historical Evolution
'abdomen' transformed into the English word 'abdominous' to describe someone with a large belly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the abdomen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a large belly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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