a. [ It. velluto velvet. See Velvet. ] (Bot.) Having the surface covered with a fine and dense silky pubescence; velvety;
a. [ L. voluminosus: cf. F. volumineux. ] Of or pertaining to volume or volumes. Specifically: -- [ 1913 Webster ]
But ended foul in many a scaly fold,
Voluminous and vast. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Over which dusky draperies are hanging, and voluminous curtains have long since fallen. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. [ L. voluminosus: cf. F. volumineux. ] Of or pertaining to volume or volumes. Specifically: -- [ 1913 Webster ]
But ended foul in many a scaly fold,
Voluminous and vast. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Over which dusky draperies are hanging, and voluminous curtains have long since fallen. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
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