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GIBBOSE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gibbose mean? 

GIBBOSE (adjective)
  The adjective GIBBOSE has 1 sense:

1. (used of the moon) more than half fullplay

  Familiarity information: GIBBOSE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GIBBOSE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(used of the moon) more than half full

Synonyms:

gibbose; gibbous

Similar:

bulging; convex (curving or bulging outward)


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