bel|lied

bel|lied
bel|lied «behsmh>eed», adjective.
1. having a belly, especially a big belly (used chiefly in combination): »

bellied like a beast, big-bellied.

2. blown or puffed out: »

a bellied bottle, bellied sails.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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