ampullaceous

[ am-puh-ley-shuhs ]

adjective

1. like an ampulla; bottle-shaped.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ampullaceous¹

From the Latin word ampullāceus, dating back to 1770–80. See ampulla, -aceous

Example Sentences

Ampullaceous, swelling out like a bottle or bladder (ampulla).

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