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   cartilaginous

   /ˌkɑːtɪˈladʒɪnəs/

   adjective

   • 1. made of cartilage.
   • ▪ (of a vertebrate animal) having a skeleton of cartilage.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin cartilaginosus, from cartilago, cartilagin- ‘cartilage’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   CARTILAGINOUS definition: 1. relating to or consisting of cartilage (= the strong stretchy tissue found in the joints): 2…. Learn more.

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   Jul 7, 2024 · The meaning of CARTILAGINOUS is composed of, relating to, or resembling cartilage. How to use cartilaginous in a sentence.

4. biologydictionary.net › cartilageCartilage - Definition, Function and Types | Biology Dictionary

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   Oct 27, 2020 · Cartilage is a supple tissue which allows for facial movement as well as providing a lightweight supportive structure in the external ear, and the tip and septum of the nose. In other regions it acts as a shock absorber, cushioning areas where bone meets bone and preventing abrasion and damage.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › cartilaginousCARTILAGINOUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CARTILAGINOUS meaning: 1. relating to or consisting of cartilage (= the strong stretchy tissue found in the joints): 2…. Learn more.

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   Cartilaginous definition: of or resembling cartilage. . See examples of CARTILAGINOUS used in a sentence.

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   car·ti·lag·i·nous. (kär′tl-ăj′ə-nəs) adj. 1. Of, relating to, or consisting of cartilage. 2. Having a skeleton consisting mainly of cartilage. 3. Having the texture of cartilage; firm and tough, yet flexible.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › cartilaginousCARTILAGINOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   having a skeleton made up mainly of cartilage, as any of a class (Chondrichthyes) of fishes (cartilaginous fish), including sharks, rays, and skates