Meaning ofgibbousin English

Adjective

1. more than half of disc illuminated (celestial body)
   The moon was in its gibbous phase, nearing full moon.
2. curved outward like a bulge; swollen shape
   The gibbous shape of the rock formation made it unique.
3. phase between quarter and full moon
   The astronomer observed the gibbous moon with its bright glow.