bauchig

bulbous

adjective BOW-khikh Rare

Origin: from Bauch (belly)

Also means

rounded out

Usage Note

bauchig describes a vessel that bulges outward in the middle like a belly, from Bauch. Typical of vases and bottles: eine bauchige Vase. It suggests a soft, generous curve.

Examples

"Auf dem Tisch stand eine bauchige Karaffe."

Natural Translation

A bulbous carafe stood on the table.

Literal Translation

On the table stood a bulbous carafe.

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