cartilaginous

English

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Etymology

From Latin cartilāginōsus: compare French cartilagineux.

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Adjective

cartilaginous (comparative more cartilaginous, superlative most cartilaginous)

  1. comprising soft cartilage rather than bone
    Cartilaginous fish such as the angler fish have a skeletal structure made up of cartilage.
  2. related to or resembling cartilage
  3. (mycology) having a tough or fibrous texture, usually in reference to a mushroom stipe

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References
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  • Sense 3: Arora, David. (1986). Mushrooms Demystified. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. pg 913.
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