Definition of "endomorph" []

• A mineral enclosed within another mineral, such as rutile or tourmaline in quartz. (noun)
• An individual characterized by relative prominence of the abdomen and other soft body parts developed from the embryonic endodermal layer. (noun)

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• "I suppose that the real body profile of female roadies is too scary for adds being they are either of two - mine - flat chest, thin with overly large thighs and chunks of muscle or muscle bound legs under several layers of insulation, endomorph."
• "He felt his endomorph physique took too much of a beating, though, so he gave up running for swimming and now competes in masters swim events."
• "Cheryl is an angry white whale in the same proud tradition as her predecessor, morbidly obese endomorph and noted free-thinker, Kenneth Tomlinson, whose hog-bristled jowls - wholly owned and operated by Rove Inc. - are so fond a memory amongst public broadcasters."