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turgidity

/ˈtɜːrdɪdɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does turgidity mean?

noun

The state of being swollen or inflated, often due to excess fluid or gas. A quality of being stiff or rigid, often due to being over-full or over-tight.

Example

"The plant's turgidity was evident in its swollen stem."

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