MEMBRANOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

membranously (not comparable)

In a membranous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


MEMBRANOUS

Mem"bra*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. membraneux.]

1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Membranaceous. Membranous croup (Med.), true croup. See Croup.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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