First Known Use: 1616
Dictionary
patulous
adjective pat·u·lous \ˈpa-chə-ləs\
Definition of PATULOUS
: spreading widely from a center <a tree with patulous branches>
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Origin of PATULOUS
Latin patulus, from patēre to be open — more at fathom
Medical Dictionary
patulous
adjective pat·u·lous \ˈpach-ə-ləs\
Medical Definition of PATULOUS
: spread widely apart : wide open or distended <a patulous eustachian tube>
—pat·u·lous·ness noun
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