CHYLACEOUS

chylaceous, chylous

(adjective) consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chylaceous (comparative more chylaceous, superlative most chylaceous)

(physiology) Resembling or consisting of chyle.

Source: Wiktionary


Chy*la"ceous, a. (Physiol.)

Definition: Possessed of the properties of chyle; consisting of chyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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