- membranous
- membranous (adj.) 1590s, from M.Fr. membraneux (16c.), from membrane, from L. membrana (see MEMBRANE (Cf. membrane)).
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Membranous — Mem bra*nous, a. [Cf. F. membraneux.] 1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) Membranaceous. [1913 Webster] {Membranous croup} (Med.), true croup. See {Croup}. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
membranous — [mem′brə nā′shəs; ] often [ mem brā′nā′shəsmem′brə nəs] adj. [Fr membraneux < L membraneus] 1. of, having the nature of, or like membrane 2. characterized by the forming of a membrane: said of some diseases: Also membranaceous [mem′brə… … English World dictionary
membranous — adjective Date: 1597 1. of, relating to, or resembling membrane 2. thin, pliable, and often somewhat transparent < membranous leaves > 3. characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer … New Collegiate Dictionary
membranous — Relating to or of the form of a membrane. SYN: hymenoid (1), membranaceous. * * * mem·bra·nous mem brə nəs adj 1) of, relating to, or resembling membranes <a membranous lining> 2) characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usu.… … Medical dictionary
membranous — adjective 1. relating to or made of or similar to a membrane membranous lining • Pertains to noun: ↑membrane • Derivationally related forms: ↑membrane 2. characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) membranous… … Useful english dictionary
membranous — membrane ► NOUN 1) a skin like covering or sheet in an organism or cell. 2) a thin skin like sheet of material. DERIVATIVES membraneous adjective membranous adjective. ORIGIN Latin, from membrum limb … English terms dictionary
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