HyperDic: pear-shaped

English > 2 senses of the word pear-shaped:
ADJECTIVEallpear-shapedhaving a round shape tapered at one end
allpear-shaped, orotund, rotund, round(of sounds) full and rich
English > pear-shaped: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a round shape tapered at one end.
Broaderround, circularHaving a circular shape
English > pear-shaped: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of sounds) full and rich.
Example "pear-shaped vowels"
Synonymsorotund, rotund, round
Broaderfull(of sound) having marked deepness and body
Spanishredondo, rotundo, sonoro
Catalanrotund

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