ventricose

[ ven-tri-kohs ]

adjective

1. swollen, especially on one side or unequally; protuberant.
2. having a large abdomen.

ventricose

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ventricosity, noun

Other Words From

• ven·tri·cos·i·ty [ven-tri-, kos, -i-tee], noun
• sub·ventri·cose adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventricose¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventricose¹

C18: from New Latin ventricōsus, from Latin venter belly

Example Sentences

From the same locality as the last, and like it unusually ventricose.

From Project Gutenberg

When one extremity of the shell is attenuated, and the other becomes suddenly ventricose or globular, it is said to be Clavate.

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Some species of Voluta, of a more elongated shape than the rest, present a near approach to the most ventricose of the Mitr.

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Straight, chambered, elongated; chambers more or less ventricose; septa perforated by a central siphon.

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Leaves decurrent at the folds, the lower lobe incurved and ventricose; underleaves usually present, entire or bifid.

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