"barrel-bellied" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more barrel-bellied [comparative], most barrel-bellied [superlative]
Etymology: barrel + bellied Etymology templates: {{compound|en|barrel|bellied}} barrel + bellied Head templates: {{en-adj}} barrel-bellied (comparative more barrel-bellied, superlative most barrel-bellied)
  1. Having a large prominent belly reminiscent of a barrel. Categories (topical): Obesity

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