portulent

English

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly a corruption of corpulent, perhaps influenced by portly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.jə.lənt/

Adjective

portulent (comparative more portulent, superlative most portulent)

1. (obsolete, rare) overweight

   The gentleman's portulent figure required a custom tailored suit.

Related terms

• portulence