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turgid

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tur.gid \'t*r-j*d\ \.t*r-'jid-*t-e-\ \'t*r-j*d-le-\ aj [L turgidus, fr. 
   turge-re to be swollen] 1: being in a state of distension : SWOLLEN, TUMID 
   {~R limbs} : ; esp : exhibiting turgor 2: excessively embellished in style 
   or language : BOMBASTIC, PO MPOUS - tur.gid.i.ty n