corneous
consisting of a horny substance; horny.
Origin of corneous
1Other words from corneous
- pseu·do·cor·ne·ous, adjective
- sub·cor·ne·ous, adjective
Words Nearby corneous
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How to use corneous in a sentence
One or more corneous sharp claws which arm the lobes of the Maxilla.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyA corneous piece which covers the instruments of suction above, representing the Labrum in a perfect mouth.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyThe upper organs of flight, when they are corneous or coriaceous at the base and membranous at the apex.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyA corneous spot between the costal and postcostal nervures, distinct from the Stigma observable in the Libellulina.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyHorn, black; the upper part of the first segment with a corneous plate, similar to that of the Deilephila larv.
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2) | August Weismann
British Dictionary definitions for corneous
/ (ˈkɔːnɪəs) /
horny; hornlike
Origin of corneous
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