"abulge" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /əˈbʌld͡ʒ/
Etymology: From a- + bulge. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|bulge}} a- + bulge Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} abulge (not comparable)
  1. Bulging. Tags: not-comparable
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