Crossword clues for endomorph
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Endomorph \En"do*morph\, n. [Endo- + Gr. morfh` form.] (Min.) A crystal of one species inclosed within one of another, as one of rutile inclosed in quartz. [1913 Webster] ||
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1940 as one of W.H. Sheldon's three types of human bodies, from endo- + -morph, from Greek morphe "form" (see Morpheus). Earlier, "a mineral encased in the crystal of another mineral" (1874). Related: Endomorphic.
Wiktionary
n. 1 A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another 2 A person of the endomorphic physical type characterised by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection. Endomorphs usually struggle to control their weight although it may simply mean more determination is needed for an endomorph to lose as much weight as a mesomorph. 3 (context bodybuilding English): Theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.
WordNet
n. a heavy person with a soft and rounded body
Usage examples of "endomorph".
Endomorph was pretty good, but that the real hit of the show was this Bugs Potter.
They quickly surmise that Chillas is pushing Big H, entrap him, and nail the endomorph for the murder of Phil's best friend.