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gristliness

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gris⋅tly

  [gris-lee]
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–adjective, -tli⋅er, -tli⋅est.
resembling or containing gristle; cartilaginous.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see gristle, -y 1

Related forms:
gris⋅tli⋅ness, noun
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gris·tly   (grĭs'lē)   
adj.   gris·tli·er, gris·tli·est

  1. Composed of or containing gristle.

  2. Resembling gristle.

gris'tli·ness n.
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