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bibulous

Bibulous (adj) means Very absorbent.

adj
1
Very absorbent.
2
Given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink.
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Etymology

From Latin bibulus from bibō (“drink”) + -ulus from Proto-Italic *pibō, from Proto-Indo-European *píph₃eti, from root *peh₃- (“drink”); whence also imbibe and beverage via Old French beivre.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bibulous?

"bibulous" (adj) means very absorbent.

What are the different meanings of bibulous?

"bibulous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Very absorbent; 2. Given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink.

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