adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to a fistula.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: syringoid
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fistulous
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adj
Meaning 2
Resembling a reed; hollow and tubular
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
Meaning 3
of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
hollow and tube-shaped like a reed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fistular, fistulate
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Possibly from Latin fistulōsus (“pipe-shaped, hole-filled, fistulous”), or an English medical pseudo-Latinism via fistula + -ous.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Italian: fistoloso — relating to a fistula
- Latin: fistulōsus — relating to a fistula