patulous


pat·u·lous

adj \ˈpa-chə-ləs\

Definition of PATULOUS

: spreading widely from a center <a tree with patulous branches>

Origin of PATULOUS

Latin patulus, from patēre to be open — more at fathom
First Known Use: 1616

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