CHYLOUS

chylaceous, chylous

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chylous (comparative more chylous, superlative most chylous)

(physiology) Consisting of, or similar to, chyle.

Anagrams

• slouchy

Source: Wiktionary


Chy"lous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. chyleux.] (Physiol.)

Definition: Consisting of, or similar to, chyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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