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anarthrous

[ an-ahr-thruh s ]
/ ænˈɑr θrəs /

adjective

Zoology. having no joints or articulated limbs.
(especially in Greek grammar) used without the article.

Nearby words

anarcho-syndicalism, anarcho-syndicalist, anarchy, anarithmia, anarthria, anarthrous, anasarca, anasazi, anaspid, anastasia, anastasis

Origin of anarthrous

First recorded in 1800–10, anarthrous is from the Greek word ánarthros jointless. See an-1, arthr-, -ous
Related formsan·ar·throus·ly, adverban·ar·throus·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for anarthrous

anarthrous

/ (ænˈɑːθrəs) /

adjective

(of a noun) used without an article
having no joints or articulated limbs
Derived Formsanarthrously, adverbanarthrousness, noun

Word Origin for anarthrous

C19: from Greek anarthros, from an- + arthros joint, definite article
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