bibulous
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adjective \ˈbi-byə-ləs\Definition of BIBULOUS
1
: highly absorbent
2
a : fond of alcoholic beverages b : of, relating to, or marked by the consumption of alcoholic beverages
— bib·u·lous·ly adverb
— bib·u·lous·ness noun
See Examples of BIBULOUS
- <special drying cloths that are so bibulous that they can absorb 10 times their weight in water>
- <a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past>
Origin of BIBULOUS
Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable
First Known Use: 1675
Related to BIBULOUS
- Antonyms
- nonabsorbent
bib·u·lous
adjective \ˈbib-yə-ləs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BIBULOUS
: highly absorbent <bibulous paper>
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