ADIPOSE
adipose
(adjective) composed of animal fat; “adipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
adipose (comparative more adipose, superlative most adipose)
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
Slightly overweight; chubby.
Synonyms
• (composed of fat): fatty
• (overweight): chubby, chunky, overweight, plump, podgy, tubby
Noun
adipose (uncountable)
Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad"i*pose`, a. Etym: [L. adeps, adipis, fat, grease.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to animal fat; fatty. Adipose fin (Zoöl.), a
soft boneless fin.
– Adipose tissue (Anat.), that form of animal tissue which forms or
contains fat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition