blown

Definition

Distended, swollen, or inflated.

Etymology

From Middle English blawen, from Old English blāƿen, blāwen, past participle of Old English blāwan. Morphologically blow + -n.

Example Sentences

• "Cattle are said to be blown when gorged with green food which develops gas."
• "[T]wo or three horsemen, [...] appeared returning at full gallop, their horses much blown, and the men apparently in a disordered flight."
• "a blown head gasket"