# membranous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ · frequency rank #76,118

## Definitions
1. Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
2. Accompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
3. Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

## Etymology
From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/membranous