gibbous

adjective gib·bous \ˈji-bəs, ˈgi-\

Definition of GIBBOUS

a : marked by convexity or swelling

b of the moon or a planet : seen with more than half but not all of the apparent disk illuminated

: having a hump : humpbacked

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Middle English, from Late Latin gibbosus humpbacked, from Latin gibbus hump

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective gib·bous \ˈjib-əs, ˈgib-\

: marked by swelling or convexity especially on one side : protuberant

: having a hump : humpbacked

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