Gibbus

Gibbus: when the whole surface forms a hump or obtuse cone.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith

But the old man exclaimed: "Water it, Gibbus! the palm-tree must be watered at once."

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 09 Georg Ebers 1867

And you, Gibbus -- this very day there has been an Arab again to see Joanna; and if they were to suspect that you had been with your master -- for you look strangely.

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 09 Georg Ebers 1867

Orion's maps and lists were sent to the prison early in the day, and before the child set out with her stalwart escort Gibbus had returned with the prisoner's letter to the Arab governor.

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Gibbus, however, contradicted him, praising the laborious and useful life of the sisters, in whose care he himself had once been.

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 09 Georg Ebers 1867

But Gibbus firmly declined the offer, saying he wished to return to his old mistress.

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 09 Georg Ebers 1867

"Capital!" cried Paula; and as Gibbus turned away, laughing to himself, the physician said:

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 05 Georg Ebers 1867

"You," replied Gibbus, raising his hands in entreaty.

The Bride of the Nile — Volume 09 Georg Ebers 1867

You have only to talk to my hump-backed gardener Gibbus, or listen to what he says.

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-- You will find more than enough in this wallet, good Gibbus.

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