What is the Latin word for muscular?

The usual Latin words for “muscular” are mūsculōsus, torōsus, rōbustus; also lacertus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“muscular” in Latin

mūsculōsusmuscular, fleshy; musculous torōsusmuscular, brawny, fleshy; fleshy (e.g., of a plant)rōbustusof oak, oaken; hard, firm, solid, robust lacertusThe muscular part of the upper arm, including the shoulder, biceps, and triceps.; The arm.; A muscle.

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

muscular

musculosus (Col., ; Cels.); torosus (Col.); robustus (strong). Muscular strength, vires corporis; lacerti.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for muscular?: The usual Latin words for “muscular” are mūsculōsus, torōsus, rōbustus; also lacertus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.