ˈbibyələs adjective
Etymology: Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable
1. : readily taking up fluids or moisture
the bibulous paper with which the dentist keeps his working area dry
2.
a. : inclined to drink : addicted to tippling
b. : of, relating to, or affected by tippling
a bibulous farewell
c. : of or relating to drink
the bibulous history of wine country
• bib·u·lous·ly adverb