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bony
English
Alternative forms
- boney
Etymology
From Middle English bony, equivalent to bone +? -y.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?b??ni/
- (General American) IPA(key): /?bo?ni/
- Rhymes: -??ni
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
Anagrams
- NOYB
Catalan
Etymology
Unknown. Probably of pre-Roman origin.
Pronunciation
- (Balearic, Central, Valencian) IPA(key): /?bo?/
Noun
bony m (plural bonys)
- bulk, lump, bump
Derived terms
- bonyegut
- bunyol
Further reading
- “bony” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
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bedsore
English
Etymology
bed +? sore
Noun
bedsore (plural bedsores)
- (usually in the plural, dated) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.
Synonyms
- (lesion caused by pressure): pressure ulcer, decubitus
Usage notes
See pressure ulcer § Usage notes.
Translations
Anagrams
- Bedores, Deboers, derobes, rosebed, sobered
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