Main Entry: gross

Pronunciation: \ˈgrōs\

Function: adjective

1 a : glaringly or flagrantly obvious b : visible without the aid of a microscope : macroscopic <gross lesions>—compare occult
2 : growing or spreading with excessive or abnormal luxuriance
3 : of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions <important to understand the gross behavior of the sexually responding animal—A. C. Kinsey>

—gross·ly adverb