Added 9 October 2026
membranous
/ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ adjective
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- Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
- Accompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
- Thin, pliable, and often transparent.
Origin
From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.
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