filamentary
[fil-uh-men-tuh-ree]
- pertaining to or of the nature of a filament.
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Origin of filamentary
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The effect is just as if the equatorial belt were superposed upon, or passed through, the filamentary structure.
A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth CenturyAgnes M. (Agnes Mary) Clerke
In all states, the filamentary appendages offer a good character.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2)Charles Darwin
Maxill, deeply notched: caudal appendages, multi-articulated: filamentary appendages, none.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2)Charles Darwin
Maxill, with the edge square and straight: caudal appendages uniarticulate: filamentary appendages, none.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2)Charles Darwin
Maxill 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