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corpŭlentus , a, um, adj. corpus,
I.corpulent, fleshy, fat (rare, and only anteclass. and post-Aug.): “corpulentior atque habitior,” Plaut. Ep. 1, 1, 8: “litigator,” Quint. 6, 1, 47: “homo corpulentus et pinguis,” Gell. 7, 22, 1: “pecus,” Col. 6, 3, 5.—
B. Great: corpulentis Ennius pro magnis dixit, nos corpulentum dicimus corporis obesi hominem, Paul. ex Fest. p. 62, 12 Müll.—
II. Physical, corporeal (late Lat.), Tert. adv. Herm. 19.
A Latin Dictionary. Founded on Andrews' edition of Freund's Latin dictionary. revised, enlarged, and in great part rewritten by. Charlton T. Lewis, Ph.D. and. Charles Short, LL.D. Oxford. Clarendon Press. 1879.

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