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cavernous
adjective cav·ern·ous \ˈka-vər-nəs\
of a building or room : resembling a large cave : very large
Full Definition of CAVERNOUS
1
a : having caverns or cavities b of animal tissue : composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part
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First Known Use of CAVERNOUS
15th century
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CAVERNOUS Defined for Kids
cavernous
adjective cav·ern·ous \ˈka-vər-nəs\
Definition of CAVERNOUS for Kids
1
: having caverns or hollow places
2
: like a cavern in being large and hollow <a cavernous cellar>
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cavernous
adjective cav·ern·ous \ˈkav-ər-nəs\
Medical Definition of CAVERNOUS
1
: having caverns or cavities
2
of tissue : composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part
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