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ven·​trip·​o·​tent | \ ven‧ˈtripətənt, -ətənt also -ətᵊnt \

Definition of ventripotent

: having a large belly also : gluttonous

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History and Etymology for ventripotent

French, from ventri- (from Latin, from ventr-, venter abdomen) + Latin potent-, potens, present participle of (assumed) Old Latin potēre to be powerful

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“Ventripotent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventripotent. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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