bony

English

/ˈbəʊni/

adj
Definitions
  • resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
  • full of bones
  • with little flesh; skinny, thin
  • having prominent bones

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bony affix from English bone.

Origin

English

bone

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