adj
cavernous
Cavernous (adj) means resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
adj
1
Resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
2
Giving the impression of vast, dark depths.
3
Having many caverns.
4
Composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part.
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Etymology
Late Middle English cavernous, cavernose, borrowing from Old French caverneux or Latin cavernōsus (“full of hollows or cavities”), from caverna (“a hollow, cavity, cave”) + -ōsus (“-ous, -ose”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to cavern + -ous.
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What is the meaning of cavernous?
"cavernous" (adj) means resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
What are the different meanings of cavernous?
"cavernous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere; 2. Giving the impression of vast, dark depths; 3. Having many caverns.