filamentary
[ fil-uh-men-tuh-ree ]
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of a filament.
Origin of filamentary
1Other words from filamentary
- in·ter·fil·a·men·ta·ry, adjective
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How to use filamentary in a sentence
The base of the sack in several species is furnished with inwardly projecting filamentary appendages.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinIn all states, the filamentary appendages offer a good character.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2) | Charles DarwinMaxill, deeply notched: caudal appendages, multi-articulated: filamentary appendages, none.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2) | Charles DarwinMaxill, with the edge square and straight: caudal appendages uniarticulate: filamentary appendages, none.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2) | Charles DarwinMaxill with two tufts of fine bristles, separated by larger spines: caudal appendages uniarticulate: filamentary appendages none.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2) | Charles Darwin
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