fistulate

An obsolete adjective meaning 'tubular' or 'hollow like a pipe', historically used in anatomy and botany.

• 🇫🇷Adjectif désuet signifiant « tubulaire » ou « creux comme un tuyau », historiquement utilisé en anatomie et en botanique.

1. Hollow and tube-shaped C2 formal

   Having a hollow, cylindrical form, similar to a reed or pipe.

   • The plant's stem is fistulate, allowing water to flow through easily.
   • Certain grasses have fistulate leaves that are adapted for specific environments.
   • The fistulate structure of the bone provides both strength and lightness.

   🇫🇷fistuleux (creux et tubulaire)

   Synonymes: cannularfistularfistulousreedliketubular

   Antonymes: compactfilledsolid