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bosom

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/ˈbʊz(ə)m/ English

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noun

  1. (somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).
  2. The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire.
  3. The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace.
  4. The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.

verb

  1. To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
  2. To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.
  3. To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.
  4. To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.

adjective

  1. In a very close relationship.

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