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† ˈampullous, a. Obs.
[f. med.L. ampullōs-us turgid, inflated, f. ampulla a flask, also turgid talk. Cf. It. ampolloso, in Florio 1598.]
Boastful, vain-glorious; inflated, or turgid in language.
1622Peacham Compl. Gent. (1661) 42 That same ampullous and scenical pomp, with empty furniture of phrase. 1656Blount Glossogr., Ampullous, pertaining to, or empty as a bottle or such like vessel; also proud, swelling, or gorgeous. |