bibulous

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adj absorbent

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absorbent

adjective. capable of physically taking in a liquid

Word Origin & History

1670s, "spongy, absorbent," from Latin bibulus "drinking readily, given to drink;" of things, "absorbent; moistened," from bibere "to drink" (see imbibe). Meaning "fond of drink" attested in English by 1861.

Example Sentences for bibulous

His mind strayed back to Ralston, and to the bibulous explorer.

But this we leave to the bibulous, and go on with the story.

In a general way we attributed it to the bibulous set at the Corners.

The bibulous passenger was severely shaken, but very dignified.

I shall waste my talents intellectual and bibulous on him no longer.

The sullen Sharps would speak, and the bibulous Cheyenne go headlong.

Joseph Woods is familiar with that resort of bibulous lawyers.

After a time a white, crystalline mass is formed, which must be drained, and dried by pressure between folds of bibulous paper.

The crystals are purified by pressure between the folds of bibulous paper, solution in ether, and evaporation.

I only wish I had started two years ago when I came to this bibulous burgh.

bibulous

Synonyms for bibulous

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absorbent

absorptive

assimilative

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Synonyms for bibulous

absorbent