CHITINOUS

chitinous

(adjective) of or resembling chitin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chitinous (comparative more chitinous, superlative most chitinous)

Made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin.

Source: Wiktionary


Chi"ti*nous, a.

Definition: Having the nature of chitin; consisting of, or containing, chitin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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