membered

adj — 3 senses

membered

adj

Etymology From member + -ed.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences In compounds Having a specified number of members.

  • a five-membered ring
2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences In compounds Having limbs.

3

Government, Heraldry, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Monarchy, Nobility, Politics Of a bird Having legs of a different tincture from that of the body.

Derived terms
multimembered
Related terms
armed

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