Filaceous

//fɪˈleɪʃəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Composed of threads, stringy. rare

    "It is the stalk that maketh the filaceous matter commonly"

Synonyms

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filamentous

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"It is the stalk that maketh the filaceous matter commonly"

Etymology

Latin fīlum (“thread”) + -aceous.

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