membranous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
    • membranous lining
  2. adjective satellite characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)
    membrane-forming.
    • membranous gastritis

WordNet


Mem"bra*nous adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. membraneux.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining.
  2. (Bot.) Membranaceous.

Webster 1913