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muscular

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌs.kjʊl.ə/

The English word “muscular” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
  2. Brawny, thewy, having strength.
  3. Having large, well-developed muscles.
  4. Robust, strong.
  5. Full-bodied

Etymology

Late 17th century; from muscle (Latin mūsculus) + -ar. Compare French musculaire.

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