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Gibous

Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Having the shape of a hump or protuberance. Sense 1: (Astronomy) Referring to the moon, having the shape between a half-moon and a full moon. Example Sentence: The gibous moon cast a soft glow over the lake, illuminating the tranquil night. Sense 2: (Botany) Describing a plant or leaf with a rounded, bulging shape. Example Sentence: The succulent's gibous leaves store water during dry spells.

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