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osseous

adjective

/ˈɒsiəs/

Meaning

consisting of or turned into bone; bony

The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.

bony, skeletal, hard, calcified

soft, fleshy

osseous tissue, osseous structure, osseous formation, osseous mass

Impossible to avoid or prevent.

not known or recognized; strange

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change