cavernous
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adjective \ˈka-vər-nəs\Definition of CAVERNOUS
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a : having caverns or cavities b of animal tissue : composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part
See Examples of CAVERNOUS
- We toured the cavernous airplane hangar.
- The dance was held in a cavernous hall.
First Known Use of CAVERNOUS
15th century
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adjective \ˈkav-ər-nəs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CAVERNOUS
1
: having caverns or cavities
2
of tissue : composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part
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