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buxom

adjective bux·om \ˈbək-səm\

of a woman : healthy and attractive with large breasts

Full Definition of BUXOM

obsolete

b : offering little resistance : flexible <wing silently the buxom air — John Milton>

archaic : full of gaiety

: vigorously or healthily plump; specifically : full-bosomed

— bux·om·ly adverb

— bux·om·ness noun

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Middle English buxsum, from Old English *būhsum; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow

First Known Use: 12th century

BUXOM Defined for Kids

adjective bux·om \ˈbək-səm\

: having a healthy plump form

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