Definition

Having a rounded or humped shape, often with one or more noticeable bumps or elevations on a surface.

Example

The gibbose shell of the snail made it easy to identify.

Conversation

Have you seen that sculpture in the park?

Yeah, it has such a unique shape.

I noticed its gibbose features really stand out.

Totally, it gives it a lot of character!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gibbose → It originates from the Latin word 'gibbosus' (meaning humped or having a hump), which is derived from 'gibbus' (meaning hump). The word 'gibbose' describes something that is humped or rounded in shape.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for hump, 'gibbus', to remember that 'gibbose' refers to something that is humped or rounded.

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