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单词 buxom
释义 bux·om
\ˈbəksəm\ adjective
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English buxom, buhsum, buxsum, from (assumed) Old English būhsum, from Old English būgan to bend, bow + -sum -some — more at bow
1. archaic : marked by obedience : tractable, compliant
 < are disposed to be buxom and obedient to the customs and laws of the republic — George Borrow >
2. obsolete : physically flexible : pliant, unresisting
 < wing silently the buxom air — John Milton >
3. archaic : full of gaiety : blithe, lively
 < how jovial it is and buxom — Andrew Marvell >
4.
 a. : vigorously or healthily plump : sturdily formed
  < a buxom warm friendly woman — Burl Ives >
 b. : full-bosomed
  < buxom blondes >
bux·om·ly adverb
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