ˈpachələs adjective
Etymology: Latin patulus, from patēre to be open — more at fathom
1. : spread widely apart : wide open : distended
a wound with patulous margins
2. : spreading widely from a center : loosely or diffusely expanded or spread out
an old apple with patulous branches
• pat·u·lous·ly adverb
• pat·u·lous·ness noun -es