#208 capacious

capacious- capable of holding much; roomy; spacious

C17 from Latin capax, capere- to take

capaciously, capaciousness

Kitty and Debby, enveloped in capacious gingham aprons, and appearing somewhat flushed and nervous, stood waiting to serve.

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