FISTULOUS

fistular, fistulate, fistulous

(adjective) hollow and tube-shaped like a reed

fistulous

(adjective) of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fistulous (comparative more fistulous, superlative most fistulous)

Of or pertaining to a fistula

Resembling a reed; hollow and tubular

Source: Wiktionary


Fis"tu*lous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. fistuleux.]

1. Having the form or nature of a fistula; as, a fistulous ulcer.

2. Hollow, like a pipe or reed; fistulose. Lindley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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