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gebauchigt

bulging, bellied (of a vessel)

adjective ge-BOW-khigt Rare
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Usage Note

Gebauchigt specifically describes a vessel or container that bulges outward at the middle, like a traditional wine bottle or a barrel. It is a standard term in ceramics and glassblowing descriptions.

Examples

"Die gebauchigten Krüge aus Ton wirkten rustikal und einladend."

Natural Translation

The bulging clay jugs looked rustic and inviting.

Literal Translation

The bellied jugs of clay worked rustic and inviting.

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