Looking for the meaning of the word VENTRICOSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VENTRICOSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ventricose
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 18th century: formed irregularly from ventricle+ -ose
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɛntrɪkəʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having a large or protruding stomach
Short Definition:having protruding belly
Examples:- a ventricose old lady
Definition:
swelling out in the middle or on one side
Short Definition:swelling out in the middle or on one side
Examples:- a ventricose corolla
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