Definition of membranous
1 : of, relating to, or resembling membrane
2 : thin, pliable, and often somewhat transparent membranous leaves
3 : characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer membranous croup
membranously
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
1598
First Known Use of membranous
1598
MEMBRANOUS Defined for Kids
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mem·bra·nous
\ˈmem-brə-nəs\
Definition of membranous for Students
: made of or like membrane membranous body tissue
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