Chitinous
- Pronunciation
- /KAI-tuh-nuhs/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Chitinous
- Plural
- Chitinous
Definition
Containing or consisting of chitin.
Etymology
From 'chitin', which is derived from the Greek word 'chitōn', meaning 'tunic' or 'covering', and '-ous' indicating 'full of' or 'possessing'.
Example
The chitinous exoskeleton of an insect provides protection.