Barrel-bellied
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a large prominent belly reminiscent of a barrel.
"Two other hunters—next to him in presence of mind and energy—threw their arms round the great barrel-bellied infant, and hoisted him into the boat, which nearly capsized with the weight and struggle."
Example
More examples"Two other hunters—next to him in presence of mind and energy—threw their arms round the great barrel-bellied infant, and hoisted him into the boat, which nearly capsized with the weight and struggle."
Etymology
From barrel + bellied.
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