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cartilaginous

The correct spelling is cartilaginous.

How to pronounce cartilaginous

adjective

Say it like: Car-til-aji-now-s

The correct spelling is cartilaginous. Comprising soft cartilage rather than bone For example: "Cartilaginous fish such as the angler fish have a skeletal structure made up of cartilage."

Usage Examples

Cartilaginous fish such as the angler fish have a skeletal structure made up of cartilage.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Comprising soft cartilage rather than bone
  2. 2.Related to or resembling cartilage
  3. 3.Having a tough or fibrous texture, usually in reference to a mushroom stipe

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