mesomorphic

Adjective
Synonyms: muscular

Open English WordNet

Adjective (1)

  1. having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layerSynonyms: muscularOpposite ectomorphic, endomorphicSimilar athletic
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

bull-necked \bull"-necked`\, a. Having a short, thick and muscular neck like that of a bull. --Sir W. Scott. [Narrower terms: mesomorphic] [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
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