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embonpoint French [ɑ̃bɔ̃pwɛ̃] n plumpness or stoutness adj
plump; stout [from phrase en bon point in good condition] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations embonpoint n (hum euph) → Embonpoint m or nt (dated), → Leibesfülle f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Their physical resemblance would have been complete if an elderly embonpoint had not stretched Mrs. Maston, began to acquire a degree of embonpoint which would have rendered them unrecognizable if their imprisonment had been prolonged to some months. That look of wan emaciation which anxiety or low spirits often communicates to a thoughtful, thin face, rather long than round, having vanished from hers; a clearness of skin almost bloom, and a plumpness almost embonpoint, softened the decided lines of her features. |
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