membraneous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- mĕm.brāʹnē.əs (US)
- /mɛmˈbɹeɪ.ni.əs/ (US)
- /mɛmˈbɹeɪ.nɪ.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- mĕm.brāʹnĭ.əs (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From the Middle French membraneux, or the Classical Latin membrāneus (“made of parchment”, “consisting of or resembling a membrane”) or formed in English as: membrane + -eous.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of membranous.
alt of membranous
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most membraneous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more membraneous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
extramembraneous · midmembraneous · pseudomembraneous · intramembraneous