bony








adjective, bon·i·er, bon·i·est.

  1. of or like bone.
  2. full of bones.
  3. having prominent bones; big-boned.
  4. skinny; emaciated.

adjective bonier or boniest

  1. resembling or consisting of bone or bones
  2. having many bones
  3. having prominent bonesbony cheeks
  4. thin or emaciateda bony old woman
adj.

late 14c., from bone (n.) + -y (2).

adj.

  1. Of, relating to, resembling, or consisting of bone.
  2. Having an internal skeleton of bones.
  3. Having prominent or protruding bones.
  4. Lean; scrawny.
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