noun
Meaning 1
A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
endomorph
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/
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US: /ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/
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US: /ˈɛndəmɔːɹf/
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noun
Meaning 2
A person of the endomorphic physical type, characterised by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection.
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noun
Meaning 3
A person having a theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 4
a heavy person with a soft and rounded body
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
Narrower terms: pudge
History
Etymology
(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to endo- + -morph.