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Webster 1913 Edition
Bony
Bon′y
(bō′ny̆)
, Adj.
1.
Consisting of bone, or of bones; full of bones; pertaining to bones.
2.
Having large or prominent bones.
Bony fish
(Zool.)
, the menhaden.
– Bony pike
(Zool.)
, the gar pike (
Lepidosteus
).Webster 1828 Edition
Bony
BO'NY
,Adj.
1.
Having large or prominent bones; stout;strong.Definition 2024
bony
bony
English
Alternative forms
Adjective
bony (comparative bonier, superlative boniest)
- resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
- full of bones
- with little flesh; skinny, thin
- having prominent bones
Translations
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone
full of bones
with little flesh; skinny, thin