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Definition of “bibulous”

bibulous (ˈbɪbjʊləs Pronunciation for bibulous

Definitions

adjective

  1. addicted to alcohol

Derived Forms

ˈbibulously adverb
ˈbibulousness noun

Word Origin

C17: from Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink

Example Sentences Including 'bibulous'

"He was already mildly drunk, and Amy knew from experience that it would be a long, bibulous evening.
Thomas, Rosie The White Dove
Grogan argued that this was necessary in order to make the forest workable, and the bibulous and avuncular Stewart took his word for it.
Edward Paice LOST LION OF EMPIRE:The Life of 'Cape-to-Cairo' Grogan (2002)
He has just returned from an extremely bibulous Highland wedding and is full of the drink.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
He was also proud of his Welsh ancestry, a good excuse for bibulous gatherings, without becoming the "professional Welshman".
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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