bowfront

bowfront
adjective
having an outward curving front
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a bowfront dresser

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a bowfront house

Similar to: ↑rounded

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: bow (III)
1. of a case piece of furniture : having an outward curving front
2. of a house : having a bow window in front

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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