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bibulous

adjective bib·u·lous \ˈbi-byə-ləs\

Definition of BIBULOUS

: highly absorbent

a : fond of alcoholic beverages

b : of, relating to, or marked by the consumption of alcoholic beverages

— bib·u·lous·ly adverb

— bib·u·lous·ness noun

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Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable

First Known Use: 1675

Medical Dictionary

adjective bib·u·lous \ˈbib-yə-ləs\

: highly absorbent <bibulous paper>

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