patulous

adjective

pat·​u·​lous ˈpa-chə-ləs How to pronounce patulous (audio)
: spreading widely from a center
a tree with patulous branches

Word History

Etymology

Latin patulus, from patēre to be open — more at fathom

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patulous was in 1616

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“Patulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patulous. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

patulous

adjective
pat·​u·​lous ˈpach-ə-ləs How to pronounce patulous (audio)
: spread widely apart : wide open or distended
a patulous eustachian tube
patulousness noun
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