BIBULOUS


Meaning of BIBULOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbi-byə-ləs ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable

Date: 1675

1. : highly absorbent

2.

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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