patulous
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pat·u·lous
adjective \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
pat·u·lous
adjective \ˈpach-ə-ləs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PATULOUS
: spread widely apart : wide open or distended <a patulous eustachian tube>
—pat·u·lous·ness noun
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